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Anchor Yourself

Anchor Yourself. Leadership UCO May 9, 2006. What is meant by “anchor”?. From class discussion Staying grounded Keep things in perspective (spouse) Dealing with things Get to the balcony Talking with someone removed from the situation. Anchor. Webster’s: to keep from drifting (ship)

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Anchor Yourself

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  1. Anchor Yourself Leadership UCO May 9, 2006

  2. What is meant by “anchor”? • From class discussion • Staying grounded • Keep things in perspective (spouse) • Dealing with things • Get to the balcony • Talking with someone removed from the situation

  3. Anchor • Webster’s: • to keep from drifting (ship) • anything giving security or stability; to hold secure • Thesaurus: • Fasten • Secure • Attach • Fix

  4. Anchor • Other thoughts: • Root • Stand firm • Steadfast • Grounded Thesaurus – antonym: • Undo • Disengage

  5. How do you anchor yourself? A. Separate Role from Self B. Distinguish Confidant from Ally C. Protect the Sanctuary leading to … D. Maintain the Balance

  6. How do you separate Role and Self? • Find balance • Realize you play multiple roles • Pros of separating role and self • Allows objectivity • Gives freedom to take risks • Roles end • People hate and react to the role • Cons of not separating role and self • You become the issue

  7. What are the differences and similarities between Confidant and Ally? • From class discussion • Allies • People who share your values; you gain something from talking to them; have overlapping but not identical stakes • Confidants • People who have few conflicting loyalties; interests are aligned with yours; most likely to be completely outside of the organization; someone you can safely bounce ideas off of; safe source of feedback; no prejudice or agenda; will tell you what you don’t want to hear

  8. Distinguish Confidant from Ally • Webster’s: • Confidant: a close, trusted friend whom one confides (confide: as in sharing secrets, to entrust) • Ally: to unite or join for a specific purpose; to relate by similarity of structure

  9. Distinguish Confidant from Ally • Thesaurus • Confidant: best/close friend, sounding board • Ally: friend, supporter, partner, collaborator • Antonym: enemy

  10. What is meant by sanctuary? • From class discussion • Remove yourself from the environment entirely for rest, reflection, and renewal. • How do you protect it? • Don’t give up the activity or time when stressed • Set aside time for this each day • Don’t allow yourself to erode the time you have allotted

  11. Protect the Sanctuary • Webster’s: • A holy place • A place of refuge or protection • Thesaurus: • Shelter • Safe haven

  12. Anchor Yourself A. Separate Role from Self(Don’t take it personally) B. Distinguish Confidant from Ally(Have a support group) C. Protect the Sanctuary(Have a time/place for inner reflection) D. Maintain the Balance

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