NURS-6053N MODULE 3: DISCUSSION 2 YOUR LEADERSHIP PROFILE

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NURS-6053N Module 3: Discussion 2 YOUR LEADERSHIP PROFILE

NURS-6053N Module 3: Discussion 2 YOUR LEADERSHIP PROFILE
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Module 3: Discussion 2
 
StrengthsFinder 2.0 Results
Gallup published the first version of StrengthsFinder 2.0 in 2001 (Gallup, 2022a). Written by Tom Rath, this tool has been a best seller for five years (Gallup, 2022a). The tool, and accompanying book, help the user identify and apply their strengths (Gallup, 2022a). The StrengthsFinder assessment listed my top five themes of talent as futuristic, empathy, positivity, connectedness, and responsibility (Rath, 2007). This is actually very true. I always look to the future and try to have a positive and empathetic attitude. I do believe in connectedness and am a responsible person. What a very interesting test; I was excited to complete this.
Two core values that I would like to strengthen, based on the results of my StrengthsFinder assessment, are strategic thinking and influencing (Gallup, 2022b). I would like to be more analytic in my thinking. I find I tend to make decisions quickly and with more emotion than I’d like. I would like to work on being more comfortable being a leader and
Two strengths that I would like to strengthen further, based on the results of my StrengthsFinder assessment, are positivity and responsibility (Gallup, 2022b).  It is easy to get sidetracked with positivity when nursing staffing and morale is in such crisis. I also want to work on feeling more comfortable taking more responsibility. I do charge nurse and preceptor but have never done administration, management, or joined a unit council.
Two characteristics that I would like to strengthen, based on the results of my StrengthsFinder assessment, are focus and communication (Gallup, 2022b). Nurses are constantly doing twenty things at once, I am always working on this, telling myself to focus on just the one patient at hand at a time. Nursing requires a ton of communication; there are a few times I have text a nurse after I have left to tell her just one more thing in report. This is just one example.
This was an interesting topic of discussion. It was also interesting to find that I do agree with my results.
References
Rath, T. (2007). Strengths Finder 2.0 – with Access Code. Gallup Press.
Gallup, Inc. (2022a). Live your best life using your strengths.                      http://strengths.gallup.com/110440/about-strengthsfinder-20.aspx
Gallup, Inc. (2022b). The 34 Clifton Strengths themes explain your talent DNA. https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253715/34-cliftonstrengths-themes.aspx
Gallup Analytics and Reporting.pdf
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Collapse SubdiscussionJacqueline Keener
Jacqueline Keener
Dec 29, 2022Dec 29, 2022 at 9:59am
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Ashtyn,
Thank you for sharing your experience with the StrengthsFinder 2.0. I was also excited to complete this evaluation and discover my own talents in regards to leadership. I found my results to hold true as well and it helped highlight some areas I can improve. I am looking forward to seeing how many of us share similar traits! Faville, Turner, & Armitstead (2020) found that pharmacists taking this evaluation often had similar top five results! I imagine nursing will provide similar results. I also picked focus and communication as two areas I would like to strengthen. Hong & Lee (2022) explain that communication is an essential part of nursing school curriculum. I have found several classes in school and some classes at my current place of employment that have been essential in helping to grow my own communication skills. I’m glad to see your results were on point like mine. I am looking forward to continue to improve on my current talents and grow in the areas I am not already strong! Thank you for another great week of discussion!
Jackie K.
References
Faville, E., Turner, S., & Armitstead, J. A. (2020). Strengths in numbers: Assessing the use of StrengthsFinder 2.0 in a pharmacy residency program. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, 77, S66–S70. https://doi.org/10.1093/ajhp/zxaa156Links to an external site.
Hong, S., & Lee, J. Y. (2022). Evaluation of therapeutic communication education for nursing students based on constructivist learning environments: A systematic review. Nurse Education Today, 119. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2022.105607
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Collapse SubdiscussionHarmon Mann
Harmon Mann
Dec 30, 2022Dec 30, 2022 at 12:30pm
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Great post Ashtyn. The StrengthFinder 2.0 was a great tool to use to take a look at what type of talents we have. As a leader our talents are what would make us an effective leader. In Anonson, et.al, 2013 researchers questioned nurses about what would make an effective leader to which they stated optimism and forming a bond with the staff as being the two important talents a leader must possess. I chose optimism and communication as my talents to work on as I found those to be two key factors in being a good leader. As a nurse leader it’s important to have good communication with your staff as well as your patients, because it can lead to better outcomes (Kourtouta & Papthanasious, 2014). A nurse leader needs to know how to communicate with their staff so they can explain goals that need to be reached and how they will be reached. It’s also important for staff to feel comfortable approaching their nurse leaders and discussing any issues with them. The StrengthFinder assessment allowed us to look at what our strengths are and allowed us to think about area that we need to work on.
 
Anonson, J., Walker, M., & Arries, E. (2013, July 4). Qualities of exemplary nurse leaders. Wiley Online Library. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/jonm.12092
Kourkouta, L., & Papathanasiou, I. V. (2014, February). Communication in nursing practice. Materia socio-medica. Retrieved December 30, 2022, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3990376/
 
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Collapse SubdiscussionSherwin Jackson
Sherwin Jackson
Dec 30, 2022Dec 30, 2022 at 9:21pm
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Harmon Mann
Following your discussion desire to improve your resolve and optimism, work ethic, leadership abilities, self-assurance, and communication abilities. Think about making precise goals and fragmenting them into more achievable chores to boost your resolve and positivity. This can keep you inspired and on the right path to accomplishing your objectives. Also, try constructively talking to yourself and reinterpreting your negative thoughts. You may keep a positive mindset by associating with uplifting and encouraging people.
Establish boundaries and become better at saying no when you feel frustrated to enhance your work ethic.  Consider assigning responsibilities to others when it makes sense and looking for chances to pick up new abilities that will make you more efficient and productive. Think about enrolling in a mentorship program for leadership to polish your leadership abilities and learn about strong leadership techniques.
Think about enrolling in a seminar on communication to boost your self-assurance and communication abilities. Developing your skills of active listening and asking for input from others can also make you a better communicator.  Also, try establishing modest, doable objectives in each of these domains and making moderate progress toward them (Bullington et al., 2019).
 
References
Bullington, J., Söderlund, M., Sparén, E. B., Kneck, Å., Omérov, P., & Cronqvist, A. (2019). Communication skills in nursing: A phenomenologically based communication training approach. Nurse education in practice, 39, 136-141.
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Collapse SubdiscussionLeslie Sandoval
Leslie Sandoval
Dec 30, 2022Dec 30, 2022 at 7:52pm
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Hello Ashtyn,
You did a great job of giving the history of StrengthsFinder 2.0 and its use. Although you and I have no common themes, the themes in your discussion post are exciting. I always thought I was empathetic. Unfortunately, the test says otherwise. As a future nurse leader, your positive and empathetic attitude will go a long way in developing team unity with coworkers and improving patient satisfaction. (Gallup, 2022). On the other hand, being more analytic is one of my strengths that I need to tone down is the same strength that you are interested in boosting.
The need to improve the quality of the healthcare work environment has been identified as a top priority. (Stuart et al., 2020). Empathetic people can improve the work environment’s quality and staff retention, and patient satisfaction. Empathetic people can perceive what others feel, process the information, and respond effectively. (Riess, 2018). Empathy underpins many leadership theories, including as a component of emotional intelligence. (Stuart et al., 2020). As an empathetic leader, you will be attentive to the well-being of your employees and understand that patient and staff outcomes are intertwined. Empathy is an excellent quality to have. You did a great job on your discussion post.
References
Stuart, W. P., Moore, B., & Sims, B. M. (2020). Understanding Nurse Perception of Leader Empathy. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 44(1), 78-86. https://doi.org/10.1097/naq.000000000000396.
Riess H, Neporent L. The Empathy Effect: Seven Neuroscience-Based Keys for Transforming the Way We Live, Love, Work and Connect Across Differences. Boulder, CO: Sounds True; 2018
Gallup, Inc. (2022). The 34 Clifton Strengths themes explain your talent DNA. https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253715/34-cliftonstrengths-themes.aspx
Gallup Analytics and Reporting.pdf
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Collapse SubdiscussionSherwin Jackson
Sherwin Jackson
Dec 30, 2022Dec 30, 2022 at 9:14pm
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Ashtyn Mcquaid
The discussion reveals that you would like to improve your influencing abilities, your concentration and skills in communication, and strategic thinking. To enhance and strengthen strategic thinking skills, suggest reading books on the subject, taking a strategic planning curriculum or conference, or looking to find out coaches who could assist you in developing this skill (Sloan, 2019). I recommend you also begin practicing logical thinking by devoting time to reflecting on challenges and issues and strategizing alternative approaches.
Research more concerning persuasive communication and persuasion strategies, like utilizing narration to illustrate your point, utilizing data to back up your assertions, and developing connections with others to strengthen your ability to influence others. Think about enrolling in a leadership-training course. Try creating precise goals for every day and split them into manageable activities to improve your ability to communicate and focus. To assist in concentrating and prioritizing your activities, try utilizing strategies for time management like the Eisenhower Matrix Technique (Johnson and Hackman, 2018). Also, join a program or conference on communication. It is imperative to practice active listening exercises and solicit feedback from other individuals to assist you to get more productive in your contacts with everyone if you want to enhance your communication abilities.
References
Johnson, C. E., & Hackman, M. Z. (2018). Leadership: A communication perspective. Waveland Press.
Sloan, J. (2019). Learning to think strategically. Routledge.
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Collapse SubdiscussionShawntel Wright
Shawntel Wright
Dec 30, 2022Dec 30, 2022 at 9:55pm
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         Great post, Ashtyn. Your top five themes of talent are interesting. I like how they labeled you as futuristic, which is a fundamental trait to carry, especially in nursing, as it is constantly evolving. Futurism, the ability to adjust, and interest in the future can make a strong leader and nurse. The article The Evolution of Nursing Research said it best “This article highlights nursing’s efforts to facilitate the growth of the research culture by developing theory, establishing the importance of a research-based practice, advancing education, and providing avenues for the dissemination of research.” (Stolley,2019)
 
You also mentioned that you’d like to improve the core value of strategic thinking and to influence as well based on the strength finder assessment. I find that these are very qualities necessary in healthcare leaders. There are many ways that you can work on improving these core values. One is to challenge yourself and join a council to think strategically with a team. Another is to obtain a management position to work on influencing, as this is a large part of management’s job description. From personal experience, I find that it is more effective to form your own opinion by getting the experience of being in management. While in a position of administration or management, it can also be a time to strengthen responsibility, communication, and focus. This article outlines all the requirements it typically takes to be a successful nurse leader, “Nurse managers are recognized as leaders who can create practice environments that influence the quality of patient care, nurse job satisfaction levels, and the achievement of performance goals.” (Duquesne University,2020)
 
 
References
Stolley, J. M., Buckwalter, K. C., & Garand, L. (2000). The Evolution of Nursing Research. Journal of the neuromusculoskeletal system: JNMS : a journal of the American Chiropractic Association, Inc. Retrieved December 30, 2022, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6739074/
6 tips for being a successful nurse manager: Duquesne University. Duquesne University School of Nursing. (2020, May 23). Retrieved December 30, 2022, from https://onlinenursing.duq.edu/blog/6-tips-for-success-as-a-nurse-manager/
 
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Morayo Oloidi
Dec 31, 2022Dec 31, 2022 at 3:37am

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