# Empowering self-concepts for self-leadership: Developing dynamic workforce talent from within

Published in[Phoenix Scholar](/research/publications/phoenix-scholar.html)  
[Volume 8 Issue 2, Page 2](/research/publications/phoenix-scholar/vol-8-issue-2.html), Fall, 2025

[https://doi.org/10.64657/GSUE8923](/research/publications/phoenix-scholar/vol-8-issue-2.html)

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## Author

Jan Cardwell, Ph.D., MBA

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## Abstract

As explained in Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory (1977) the concept of agency involves ownership and control over internal thoughts and external actions. Therefore, self is a cognitive concept that encompasses beliefs, regulation, discipline, determination, and care (Bandura, 1977). This is what guides self-leadership. The self-concept scenarios, in this discourse, are offered to provide practical applications for team leaders to encourage self-leadership when the goal is to develop a dynamic workforce suitable for today’s dynamic workplace. 

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