1. Think about your experiences as a leader and your beliefs about effective leadership. What values and principles guide your leadership style? What do you believe makes a good leader?

2. Write a Philosophy: Once you have reflected, write a concise statement that encapsulates your leadership philosophy. This should be no more than 60 seconds when spoken aloud. Make sure it is clear, concise, and truly represents your beliefs about leadership.

3. Reflect on the Relational Leadership Model: This model emphasizes the importance of relationships, ethics, empowerment, and inclusivity in leadership.

4. Discuss the Model: which aspects of the relational leadership model you believe are important to incorporate into your leadership style and why.