Discuss Personal Leadership Philosophy
Discussion: Personal Leadership Philosophy
Personal Leadership Philosophy
Dayna R. Canzone
Walden University
NURS-6053, Section 50, Interprofessional Organizational and Systems Leadership
June 24, 2019
Personal Leadership Philosophy
When we think of leaders in the healthcare industry, we often focus on the famous policy-makers that have come before us. We may not realize how truly significant our own personal leadership can be to those around us. Every person has the ability to be a leader regardless of the job title that we may hold. Laureate Education (2018) shared that leaders are not defined by position or title, rather they’re characterized by their ability to craft a compelling vision while inspiring others to follow. To enhance our leadership skills, it is important to frequently acknowledge our leadership strengths and weaknesses. Laureate Education (2014) explained that it is important to understand what your skills, talents, and competencies are in order to see how they could best be served in the organization. To be a successful leader, we should frequently analyze our approach and develop a plan for continued improvement.
CliftonStrengths Assessment
Positivity, includer, achiever, relator, and futuristic themes were identified in my CliftonStrengths profile. Strengths Finder (2018) explained that by focusing on your Signature Themes, separately and in combination, you can identify your talents, build them into strengths, and enjoy personal and career success. Completing this assessment allowed me to gain an understanding of my values, strengths, and areas that I wish to improve upon. I found that my positive outlook and approach to situations allows me to include and relate to those around me as I drive my team towards the achievement of our goals. Learning about the significance that my leadership style can hold for my team was an eye-opening experience that will promote internal growth and exploration.
Core Values
The core values that were recognized in my report encompassed the includer and relator themes. Strengths Finder (2018) articulated that an includer is an instinctively accepting person who does not pass judgment, wants to expand groups, and wishes to include people so they feel they belong. As an includer, I feel that everyone is equally important, no one should be ignored, and everyone should be included.
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