ABSTRACT
In a discourse about change during the human quest for well-being, a key point to evaluate is its motor. The motor of change may be internal or external to the individual and often involves both, and this motor or leader gives direction to change while its quality of leadership influences the outcomes of the process. With regard to the external motor, the term “leadership’’ invokes thoughts of followers whose growth and development are guided by another individual who is an icon of positive change. Self-leadership, conversely, involves a purposeful motivation of the self from within the subject and is a key area for development for anyone who wants to lead others. Self-leadership relies on a force of change within the individual, although it is often aided by external motivation. This chapter explores the concept of self-leadership and its different elements while giving practical guidance for attaining self-leadership through an application of the SWOT analysis. It also gives recommendations for future empirical research.
