Assignment: Personal Leadership Philosophies

Personal Leadership Philosophies, Leadership is essential in healthcare. A leader is one who serves to benefit the people they lead (American Nurses Association, 2016). A leader is always eager to invest time and resources into learning the needs of the people, identifying the best ways to meet those needs, and devising action and steps that incorporate the human and material resources available to them (Soh, 2017). Being a nursing leader is characterized by various traits and values, some of which are related to personality traits, learned, or adapted over time (Dodson, 2017). Being a great example to a team is the most exceptional value a leader can have (Marshall & Broome, 2017). A good leader also inspires and motivates others, and is guided by principles (Marshall & Broome, 2017). The purpose of this paper is to identify and address leadership philosophies for a good leader. The paper will also identify my core value, personal vision and strengths to improve on

Description of Core Values

An effective leader embodies admirable traits, some of which are integrity, transparency, communication, humility. A leader without the trust of the people cannot achieve shared goals. Trust is earned when people believe in the integrity of the leader (Gallup, 2018). This means that a true sense of justice drives the behavior and actions of the leader. It also means that all decisions are made solely for the benefit of the group and cannot be swayed by bias, prejudice, or bribe. This is the most important attribute of any leader in any setting. Integrity begets transparency (Marshall & Broome, 2017). Everyone appreciates a sense of belonging and control. A leader must involve those they lead in the decisions that affect them (Marshall & Broome, 2017). communication is the pivot that bears the weight of the relationship between the leader and the people (Meinert, 2019). A leader facilitates not dictate; however, conflicts can arise from simple miscommunication. Hence a leader must have the skills necessary to convey a message to the people effectively. They must also be able to receive and understand the feedback provided by followers (Henderson, 2015).

Personal Mission Statement

It is my mission to apply the skills and abilities I possess as a healthcare professional to facilitate the reformation of healthcare in my community. Also, to lead other caregivers to understand and work towards a better standard of care delivery for patients and caregivers. Thus, my vision is “to provide excellent, compassionate, and culturally competent care to my community while promoting physical and mental wellness.”

Analysis of Clifton Strengths Assessment

The Clifton Strengths Signature Theme Report describes me as a focused, strategic, relator, achiever, and learner (Gallup, 2018). this evaluation of my behavior is sufficiently accurate. Focus helps me evaluate priorities and separate immediate needs from wants. It helps streamline goals both in the short term and long term, which is crucial for consistency and longevity (Gallup, 2018). According to Amir (2019), knowing exactly where to apply oneself prevents rapid burnout that can result from undertaking too many tasks at any given time, This ensures the maximizing of available resources for the task at hand (Gallup, 2018). The strategy also works in tandem with focus. Once an immediate determine priority is determined, it becomes a goal, and I begin to strategize the steps required to achieve that goal. Too many focal points and concurrent routes make it difficult to extrapolate an effective strategy. The Relator theme speaks more to my attributes in relation to others. Healthcare has evolved into team-based care delivery (Registerednursing.org, 2018). Therefore, adopting good communicating skills promotes effectiveness both as a leader or as a teammate.

Development Plan in Improving Selected Key Behaviors to Achieve Personal Vision

Developing an astute plan is integral in the process of leadership and facilitates success in the achievement of goals. I would like to strengthen my ability to communicate with others who are socio-culturally different from me, especially patients. According to the American College of Healthcare Executives (2020), racial diversity is notable in healthcare. As a nurse, communication with coworkers and other caregivers is paramount for delivering the best possible care (Meinert, 2019). Therefore, it is crucial to communicate effectively with a diverse range of patients using both verbal and non-verbal cues (American College of Healthcare Executives, 2020).

The ability to learn other common languages besides English will help improve my communication skills with diverse patient groups. For example, I will use the Duo phone App to initiate learning the basics of the Spanish language. The use of applications and professional language educators will further improve my understanding and use of the language. The same process can be applied to learning American Sign Language. Acquiring these skills will improve the ability to connect with others, including patients. It will also help improve interaction with the community. This is important in helping me understand the needs of the people and effect change in healthcare delivery.

Stress has been identified as a prelude to burnout. Therefore, I would also like to strengthen my ability to manage stress. (Amir et al., 2019). As I tackle critical issues as a caregiver and maintain my personal relationships, it is vital to develop efficient strategies to manage stress and anxiety levels better. Failure to do so is detrimental to my health and to the attainment of my mission. To help better manage stress, I will identify the activities and environments that reduce my stress. I will make specific plans to include these activities in my daily schedule and recreate the environments in places to spend most of my time. I will also pay attention to my health and identify and minimize stressors in my life. Prevention is the key to achieving better control of stress. Planning ahead of time and breaking down goals into smaller tasks will reduce stress and improve focus and promote time management (D’Silva, 2019).

Conclusion

Leadership is integral to our society. Every healthcare institution requires a good leader to execute its goals effectively. Identifying strengths and areas for improvement will ensure successful leadership. A good leader possesses and promotes integrity, communicates well, and holds them accountable for continuous growth and improvement.

References

Amir, H. P., Shoorrideh, F. A., Falco-Pegueroles, A., & Lofti, Z. (2019). Correlation Between Nursing Managers’ Leadership Styles and Nurses’ Job Stress and Anticipated Turnover. Retrieved from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30136322/

American College of Healthcare Executives. (2020). Increasing and Sustaining Racial/Ethnic Diversity in Healthcare Management.Ache.org:  https://www.ache.org/about-ache/our-story/our-commitments/policy-statements/increasing-and-sustaining-racial-diversity-in-healthcare-management

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Dodson, D. (2017). What’s the Best Leadership Style for Healthcare? Retrieved from https://nchica.org/whats-the-best-leadership-style-for-healthcare/

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Assignment: Personal Leadership Philosophies

Many of us can think of leaders we have come to admire, be they historical figures, pillars of the industry we work in, or leaders we know personally. The leadership of individuals such as Abraham Lincoln and Margaret Thatcher has been studied and discussed repeatedly. However, you may have interacted with leaders you feel demonstrated equally competent leadership without ever having a book written about their approaches.

What makes great leaders great? Every leader is different, of course, but one area of commonality is the leadership philosophy that great leaders develop and practice. A leadership philosophy is basically an attitude held by leaders that acts as a guiding principle for their behavior. While formal theories on leadership continue to evolve over time, great leaders seem to adhere to an overarching philosophy that steers their actions.

What is your leadership philosophy? In this Assignment, you will explore what guides your own leadership.

To Prepare:

• Identify two to three scholarly resources, in addition to this Module’s readings, that evaluate the impact of leadership behaviors in creating healthy work environments.
• Reflect on the leadership behaviors presented in the three resources that you selected for review.
• Reflect on your results of the CliftonStrengths Assessment, and consider how the results relate to your leadership traits.

The Assignment (2-3 pages):

Personal Leadership Philosophies

Develop and submit a personal leadership philosophy that reflects what you think are characteristics of a good leader. Use the scholarly resources on leadership you selected to support your philosophy statement. Your personal leadership philosophy should include the following:

• A description of your core values
• A personal mission/vision statement
• An analysis of your CliftonStrengths Assessment summarizing the results of your profile
• A description of two key behaviors that you wish to strengthen
• A development plan that explains how you plan to improve upon the two key behaviors you selected and an explanation of how you plan to achieve your personal vision. Be specific and provide examples.
• Be sure to incorporate your colleagues’ feedback on your CliftonStrengths Assessment from this Module’s Discussion 2.

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Develop and submit a personal leadership philosophy that reflects what you think are characteristics of a good leader. Use the scholarly resources on leadership you selected to support your philosophy statement. Your personal leadership philosophy should include the following: ·   A description of your core values. ·   A personal mission/vision statement.	14 (14%) – 15 (15%) The response accurately and thoroughly describes in detail a set of core values. The response accurately and completely describes in detail a personal mission/vision statement.	12 (12%) – 13 (13%) The response describes a set of core values. The response describes a personal mission/vision statement.	11 (11%) – 11 (11%) The response describes a set of core values that is vague or inaccurate. The response describes a personal mission/vision statement that is vague or inaccurate.	0 (0%) – 10 (10%) The response describes a set of core values that is vague and inaccurate, or is missing. The response describes a personal mission/vision statement that is vague and inaccurate, or is missing.
·   Analysis of your CliftonStrengths Assessment summarizing the results of your profile. ·   A description of two key behaviors you wish to strengthen.	14 (14%) – 15 (15%) The response accurately and completely provides an analysis and detailed summary of the CliftonStrengths Assessment. The response accurately and thoroughly describes in detail two key behaviors to strengthen.	12 (12%) – 13 (13%) The response accurately provides an analysis and summary of the CliftonStrengths Assessment. The response describes two key behaviors to strengthen.	11 (11%) – 11 (11%) The response provides an analysis and summary of the CliftonStrengths Assessment that is vague or inaccurate. The response describes two key behaviors to strengthen that is vague or inaccurate.	0 (0%) – 10 (10%) The response provides an analysis and summary of the CliftonStrengths Assessment that is vague and inaccurate, or is missing. The response describes two key behaviors to strengthen that is vague and inaccurate, or is missing.
·   A development plan that explains how you plan to improve upon the two key behaviors you selected and an explanation of how you plan to achieve your personal vision. Be specific and provide examples.	50 (50%) – 55 (55%) An accurate, complete, and detailed development plan is provided that thoroughly explains plans to improve upon the two key behaviors selected. The responses accurately and thoroughly explain in detail plans on how to achieve a personal vision with specific and accurate examples. The response includes a comprehensive synthesis of information gleaned from sources that fully support how to achieve a personal vision. Integrates 2 or more credible outside sources, in addition to 2 or 3 course-specific resources to fully support the responses provided.	44 (44%) – 49 (49%) An accurate development plan is provided that explains plans to improve upon the two key behaviors selected. The responses explain plans on how to achieve a personal vision and may include some specific examples. The response includes a synthesis of information gleaned from sources that may support how to achieve a personal vision. Integrates 1 credible outside source, in addition to 2 or 3 course-specific resources which may support the responses provided.	39 (39%) – 43 (43%) A development plan is provided that explains plans to improve upon the two key behaviors selected that is vague or inaccurate. The responses explain plans on how to achieve a personal vision and may include some examples that are vague or inaccurate. The response includes information gleaned from 2 or 3 sources that may support how to achieve a personal vision.	0 (0%) – 38 (38%) A development plan is provided that explains plans to improve upon the two key behaviors selected that is vague and inaccurate, or is missing. The responses explain plans on how to achieve a personal vision that is vague and inaccurate, does not include any examples, or is missing. The response does not include any additional information gleaned from outside sources, or is missing.
Written Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria.	5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion is provided which delineates all required criteria.	4 (4%) – 4 (4%) Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive.	3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%) Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment is vague or off topic.	0 (0%) – 3 (3%) Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time. No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion was provided.
Written Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation	5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.	4 (4%) – 4 (4%) Contains a few (1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.	3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%) Contains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.	0 (0%) – 3 (3%) Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.
Written Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.	5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Uses correct APA format with no errors.	4 (4%) – 4 (4%) Contains a few (1 or 2) APA format errors.	3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%) Contains several (3 or 4) APA format errors.	0 (0%) – 3 (3%) Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors.

Total Points: 100

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Assignment: Personal Leadership Philosophies Essay