The five strengths identified by taking the Gallup Strengths Finder Survey were; Relator, Consistency, Learner, Responsibility and Individualization. Each of these strengths are different in their own right and give a solid base as to the type of leadership style and personality type I possess. It is the combination of these strengths and how they are utilized that will determine the type of nurse practitioner I will become in my practice.
A Relator is someone who works closely with others, is honest, candid and gravitates towards methodical processes (Rath, 2007). Someone who identifies with the strength of Relator takes great joy in sharing their knowledge and experiences while passing their skillsets on to others and helping them
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According to Rath (2007), setting up standardized ways of doing things is vital as it allows this person to do the right thing consistently from a moral and legal perspective.
A person with the strength of Learner is someone who wants to continuously learn and improve, are able to concentrate for long periods of time and are motivated to further educate themselves (Rath, 2007). A Learner isn’t satisfied with mere answers, they must figure things out, solve the puzzle and will continue to research the subject until satisfied with the knowledge gained even if it means losing sleep to do it. Most Learners are self-taught in many areas, are bold and dare to think outside the box (Rath, 2007). Education is an important lifelong activity for this person as skills and information are constantly being learned, tested and perfected.
Responsibility is taking ownership, committing to values and high standards (Rath, 2007). It is important that things are done the right way with precision and accuracy. A person who identifies with the strength of Responsibility is organized, consistent, predictable, ethically minded, efficient as well as dependable (Rath, 2007). Often the more adult of their peers, they are motivated by acknowledgement and are methodical in nature.
Individualization is most successful when they are on their own yet are able to see and utilize the unique talents in others (Rath, 2007). This person believes
Responsibility to me is the passion that one must do what they know they need to do to succeed, because if they don’t they will never be able to do what they need to to take care of themselves. Responsibility is acting by yourself even if there is not direct incentive to do so because it is what one must do to succeed. When I finally became mature enough to understand the responsibility’s I had for myself and others that were apart of my team, I immediately changed my ways and my grades in senior year were over one whole grade point average compared to the two prior years. To be responsible in life is to be successful and if one can not be responsible in life then they will never reach their full
As a nurse and future APN, my strengths are characteristics that are important to have in order to provide good bedside manner and overall car. They include being
I do believe that I am a relator. This is because I am honest with myself and others around me. For instance, if I don’t work hard, I know that it is not logical for me to expect to be successful. On the other hand, if my friend wants to be successful but he or she doesn’t
This also leads into the feedback I received on my Competency Assessment tool regarding working with teams internally and externally, paying attentions to other people’s needs and maintaining good relations while being an example to others, following through and unfolding organizational values. These findings also coincided with the Strengths Finder Assessment I took at my current place of employment. According to this assessment, my five strengths are Empathy, Relator, Consistency, Harmony and Includer. Gallup stated that Identifying, developing, and using your strengths and talents would help you become a more effective leader.
Responsibility is a key component in establishing a person’s character and a vital part of human existence. Of the three definitions the Oxford Dictionary provides, the one of most relevance is; the opportunity or ability to act independently and take decisions without authorization. This definition is particularly important because the decisions a person makes without the influence of others essentially denotes a person’s character and displays who they truly are. Throughout life, numerous opportunities are brought about which require a person to take responsibility and make the appropriate choices. Students are expected to be responsible throughout their academic careers by upholding the standards established by the institution they are
will become stronger and have more depth, which will allow the entire team to move forward in attempts to achieve their ultimate goals.
The three concepts that I found the most valuable during my academic lessons at Non-Commissioned Officer Academy Intermediate Leadership Experience would be the three elements of flexibility, the five traits of followership, and leadership influencing styles. These concepts are very important to me because they will make a positive change in myself and my leadership style. My goal to change my flexibility and, my overall adaptability, would be to change my default setting of dispositional flexibility to a more positive outlook. I currently may have a stand-offish/negative outlook when it comes to change. To be a more effective leader I must will myself to maintain a positive disposition to a changing environment. The next goal would be
The Leadership Style Assessment tool, I am categorized to have free rein leadership style. I strongly disagree with this assessment for many reasons; I am detailed oriented and I never assume tasks will be completed correctly, unless, I complete the task myself. I am intently focused at work, rarely relaxed, as I want to ensure that I give 100% to my job.
Leadership isn't for the faint of heart. There is a lot of responsibility involved. Plus, the success or failure of the work falls on the leader's shoulders. If a project or event was successful, the leader is praised. If the project was a failure, the leader is often viewed as a failure. If you're the leader of a company or would like to become a leader, it's best to know yourself well and identify who you are outside of the work you do. Otherwise, you run the risk of attaching your self-esteem to an organism that's forever-changing and inconsistent. In order to be the best leader you can be, implement these nine tips.
Relator: A relator enjoys building close friendships. This accurately describes my personality, as I believe that I have a gift of having long-lasting friendships in both personal and professional settings. As the “relator” section of the test describes, I gather great satisfaction from being of assistance to others as well as a sense of pride when people come to me for advice and help. This quality helps me building trust which is an important part of team building. I am sure that I can play the role of opinion leader in the team to whom people come and seek advice on their decisions.
Ms. Corson, my second-grade teacher was a democratic leader who influenced with integrity. She was the first to demonstrate equality and justice, in my world. She became the standard which I held all leaders to from that point forward. As one might well imagine, that new standard led to a great deal of disappointment and insubordination.
Responsibility is a major part in people’s lives, it regulates the actions you take; as in if you are a parent, you would not drive recklessly because you know that you have the responsibility of your children. With every action you take, you have to keep in mind that not only do you have the responsibility for yourself, but also for others. Everyone carries responsibility for other people, but it depends on how much responsibility someone
There are many leadership styles and is important to know which style you are. There are many ways one can learn their leadership style, for example, through assessments. Knowing your leadership style will help you become a better leader. Although there are many leadership assessments our text discussed four assessments that can give insights into building blocks of personality most commonly identified by peers, subordinate employees, and supervisors (Ledlow, et al, 2014). These assessments include: Hemisphere Dominance assessments; Jungian assessments; Vark test; Struder Group; Price Group; and many
There are many forms of leadership styles in the workplace. According to Gardner, “leadership is how one can persuade another to pursue the leaders or corporations goal or objective (Gardner, 1996). In this paper, I will explore and compare various leadership styles. Furthermore, I will determine what I believe are the most important aspects of the different leadership styles. In addition, I will identify what my leadership styles are along the way and how it fits into my nursing profession.
Looking at my inner self is never easy. What do I know to be true of myself? What is my leadership type and tendencies? What is my work values? How do I deal with conflict in the work place? What my decision-making process? How do I communicate (communication skills)? What do I believe to be my delegation skills? These are some of the things I will be accessing in myself. Next, we will be looking at my personality type based on the Carl Jung and Isabel Briggs Myers typological approach. Is my self-assessment similar to the MBTI? Is it different from what I believe to be true? We will also compare and contrast the MBTI results with my own self-awareness.