ABSTRACT
This chapter turns readers’ attention to their own personal and professional development and is organized into an examination of the nature, nurture and future of the individual as an academic leader. It explores the leader’s working, thinking, and social styles within the professional context.
The reader will learn how to recognize the assets and liabilities of their own style, and also how to work effectively with those displaying different working, thinking and social styles. The reader will also benefit from suggestions for avoiding burnout. Strategies for building professional mentor relationships and friendships are examined and supplemented with tips for maintaining a balanced, healthy professional life including stress management.
Readers will also be encouraged to keep an eye on their professional futures with a focus on developing new professional opportunities through network building, professional development, and reputation consolidation and protection. Readers are also shown how to assess and prepare for their next leadership opportunity.
