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.
- Download your Signature Theme Report to submit for this Assignment.
The Assignment (3-4 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.
- Note: Be sure to attach your Signature Theme Report to your Assignment submission.
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Strengths Insight Guide
S U R V E Y C O M P L E T I O N D A T E : 1 2 – 1 9 – 2 0 2 1
DON CLIFTON
Father of Strengths Psychology and
Inventor of CliftonStrengths
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Depending on the order of your themes and how you responded to the assessment, some of your themes
may share identical insight statements. If this occurs, the lower ranked theme will not display insight
statements to avoid duplication on your report.
Your Top 5 Themes
1. Arranger
2. Restorative
3. Responsibility
4. Developer
5. Discipline
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Arranger
SHARED THEME DESCRIPTION
People who are especially talented in the Arranger theme can organize, but they also have a flexibility that
complements this ability. They like to figure out how all of the pieces and resources can be arranged for
maximum productivity.
YOUR PERSONALIZED STRENGTHS INSIGHTS
What makes you stand out?
Because of your strengths, you ordinarily ask your teammates to use their talents to rescue projects
requiring excellence or accuracy. Experience has taught you to reject the illusion that you are the only
human being capable of doing the job. This explains why you choose to work with talented individuals
during a crisis. Driven by your talents, you have a strong sense of commitment. It motivates you to make
sure that things are carried through to completion even when difficulties arise. By nature, you might declare
your life is fine as long as you can recruit people for certain types of teams, task forces, study groups,
community projects, or projects. It’s very likely that you occasionally pinpoint the unique qualities,
motivations, strengths, limitations, preferences, or attitudes of certain people. Perhaps you look for one or
two good things in each person. Maybe this information permits you to set up opportunities for particular
individuals to cooperate. You might compliment those who freely share bits of their knowledge, skills, or
talents with their teammates, classmates, colleagues, coworkers, friends, or family members. Instinctively,
you intentionally choose to join work or study groups. Partnering with others usually contributes to your
overall sense of well-being and efficiency.
Questions
1. As you read your personalized strengths insights, what words, phrases, or lines stand out to you?
2. Out of all the talents in this insight, what would you like for others to see most in you?
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Restorative
SHARED THEME DESCRIPTION
People who are especially talented in the Restorative theme are adept at dealing with problems. They are
good at figuring out what is wrong and resolving it.
YOUR PERSONALIZED STRENGTHS INSIGHTS
What makes you stand out?
It’s very likely that you may spend time working hard to overcome your real or perceived shortcomings,
limitations, or flaws. Perhaps self-improvement activities rank high on your list of personal and professional
goals. Because of your strengths, you might engage in self-improvement activities once you have identified
things you need to know more about or do better. Perhaps you hope to minimize some of your
shortcomings. Driven by your talents, you periodically study your mistakes to prevent them from happening
again. Perhaps you gain valuable insights from life’s “teachable moments” — even the painful ones.
Chances are good that you guide people by offering them your advice and suggestions. You probably tell
them about areas in which they would be wise to enhance, upgrade, or expand their knowledge or skills.
You prefer to point out deficiencies. Then you help individuals eradicate — that is, remove or wipe out —
all traces of deficiencies. You probably use this “fix it” approach on yourself, too. Instinctively, you
frequently consider methods for becoming more organized. You probably like to complete tasks before they
are due. You tend to execute your plans far better when you have ample time to process your ideas in an
orderly and efficient manner.
Questions
1. As you read your personalized strengths insights, what words, phrases, or lines stand out to you?
2. Out of all the talents in this insight, what would you like for others to see most in you?
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Responsibility
SHARED THEME DESCRIPTION
People who are especially talented in the Responsibility theme take psychological ownership of what they
say they will do. They are committed to stable values such as honesty and loyalty.
YOUR PERSONALIZED STRENGTHS INSIGHTS
What makes you stand out?
By nature, you are naturally compelled to admit the truth. If someone asked you or told you to intentionally
mislead someone, you would reply, “I cannot and I will not do that!” Chances are good that you are
occasionally willing to be vulnerable. Perhaps you claim your talents or admit your weaknesses. Your
openness may help some people know you better as a person. Your straightforward style may convince
others you are honest, dependable, and reliable. It’s very likely that you may feel pleased with yourself and
life in general when you do certain tasks correctly or behave in accordance with your core values.
Instinctively, you might choose your friends with care and caution. Some of these individuals may share
your reputation for doing exactly what they say they will do. Perhaps your most enduring friendships are
built on this foundation of mutual trust. Driven by your talents, you may strive to be a dependable person.
Maybe you please people by being reliable. You might enjoy assuming accountability for certain tasks,
projects, assignments, or commitments. Perhaps you accept these additional duties without making a fuss.
Questions
1. As you read your personalized strengths insights, what words, phrases, or lines stand out to you?
2. Out of all the talents in this insight, what would you like for others to see most in you?
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Developer
SHARED THEME DESCRIPTION
People who are especially talented in the Developer theme recognize and cultivate the potential in others.
They spot the signs of each small improvement and derive satisfaction from these improvements.
YOUR PERSONALIZED STRENGTHS INSIGHTS
What makes you stand out?
Driven by your talents, you naturally tune in to the moods of group members. You can read the emotions
individuals are experiencing. This increases your chances of responding to the person appropriately and at
the right time. Chances are good that you derive much satisfaction from giving individuals credit for what
they do really well. Your openhearted — that is, kind and generous — spirit probably permits you to praise
all sorts of people. You are genuinely intrigued by the diverse qualities of human beings. It’s very likely that
you like to lift the spirits of the people around you. You know what to do and say so individuals feel useful,
valued, appreciated, and important. By nature, you realize the wealth you accumulate means little to you
when you are not surrounded by a delightful and diverse mix of people. You relish differences and would
be ill at ease — that is, feel anxious — if forced to remain only in the company of people who are very
much like yourself. Because of your strengths, you inspire your teammates with words that bolster their
confidence. You repeatedly remind them they have the abilities needed to attain their goals.
Questions
1. As you read your personalized strengths insights, what words, phrases, or lines stand out to you?
2. Out of all the talents in this insight, what would you like for others to see most in you?
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Discipline
SHARED THEME DESCRIPTION
People who are especially talented in the Discipline theme enjoy routine and structure. Their world is best
described by the order they create.
YOUR PERSONALIZED STRENGTHS INSIGHTS
What makes you stand out?
It’s very likely that you may accomplish more when you have identified the building blocks that make a
plan, process, project, or idea work correctly. Perhaps you use this information to standardize methods for
doing certain types of repetitious activities. Periodically your attention to the details or basic steps of a task
causes things to run smoothly. Because of your strengths, you might adhere to your orderly plan for the
coming months, years, or decades. Maybe you document the steps leading to the future you desire.
Perhaps measuring your progress on a regular basis is a priority. By nature, you sometimes improve your
chances of reaching desired goals by making a list of them. Perhaps you progress more efficiently when
you take time to attach a written explanation to each objective. Chances are good that you periodically
institute procedures and establish rules that help certain groups of people manage the daily, weekly,
monthly, or annual chores that are part of any project. Perhaps you outline a detailed plan. You may work
to make sure specific individuals understand it. Possibly these are two ways you maintain healthy
relationships with friends who also are your coworkers, teammates, supervisors, peers, direct reports, or
study partners. Driven by your talents, you assess all of the activities on your day’s agenda. Then you
assign to each a level of importance and urgency. As soon as you have outlined your plan, you
methodically move into action.
Questions
1. As you read your personalized strengths insights, what words, phrases, or lines stand out to you?
2. Out of all the talents in this insight, what would you like for others to see most in you?
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- Strengths Insight Guide
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- Your Top 5 Themes
- Arranger
- Shared Theme Description
- Your Personalized Strengths Insights
- Restorative
- Shared Theme Description
- Your Personalized Strengths Insights
- Responsibility
- Shared Theme Description
- Your Personalized Strengths Insights
- Developer
- Shared Theme Description
- Your Personalized Strengths Insights
- Discipline
- Shared Theme Description
- Your Personalized Strengths Insights
Jadiam Lopez
This was a fantastic post, I really enjoyed reading it. Responsibility is a great strength to have. Maglione (2022) mentions one responsibility that comes along with being a nurse leader, including the ability to “recognize and address this potential for unethical practices, given the high risk for these behaviors to occur in health care settings” (para. 2). As a nurse leader you will have many other task and people you are responsible for, so having this as your top strength is an amazing asset to the care you provide. I also noticed you mentioned respect and service as characteristics you would like to strengthen for yourself. It is suggested by Honkavuo et al. (2018) that “Serving as an ethical and societal duty involves infinite dignity, equality and respect for the essence of human beings” (para. 1). These two characteristics work synergistically together, without one you can’t have the other.
References
Honkavuo, L., Eriksson, K., & Naden, D. (2018). Nurse Leaders and the Ethos of Serving in Nursing Administrations. International Journal of Caring Sciences, 11(3), 1962–1969.
Maglione, J. L. (2022). The Nurse Practitioner as Both Servant Leader and Clinical Leader. Journal of Christian Nursing, 39(1), 22–27.
Hello Jadium,
I liked reading through your post. I liked your primary role being speaking and pursuing truth. It is necessary to remain true when being nurses and dealing with our patients. An exceptional transformational leader is charismatic and able to use their knowledge and skill to motivate others in order to improve the overall mission of an organization whilst including those they wish to engage, creating a positive, shared work environment (Stazyk & Davis, 2020). Successful leadership is always a product of ongoing self-assessment and self-awareness (Marshall & Broome, 2017). I admire your strengths and hope you are able to strengthen the desired characteristics.
References
Stazyk, E. C., & Davis, R. S. (2020). Transformational leaders: bridging the gap between goal ambiguity and public value involvement. Public Management Review, 22(3), 364–385. https://doi.org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1080/14719037.2019.1588357
Marshall, E., & Broome, M. (2017). Transformational leadership in nursing: From expert clinician to influential leader. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company.
Hello Jadiam, I enjoyed reading your assessment post this week. One of the weaknesses you noted was communication. This technique is also a skill that I need to improve. Communication is one of good leadership’s essential and valued traits in the current healthcare environment. The need for managers and leaders with expertise in this area has been linked directly to increased staff satisfaction, retention of nurses, increased quality of patient care, and organizational success (Fowler et al., 2021). With the changes around us with the current pandemic, a successful leader must have excellent communication skills to keep the team together and promote the latest changes in the healthcare environment.
Another quality of successful nursing leadership must be in the area of positivity and graciousness. This trait is also one that I need to work on. In my research this week, I discovered a type of leadership style referred to as a gracious leader. As we learn about the four prongs of the Quadruple Aim in the healthcare environment, this leader appears to support the work environment at the highest level. “Gracious leaders regard employee relationships and needs as a major priority while simultaneously promoting optimal outcomes for both the patients and the healthcare organization (Kroning et al., 2020, p. 48). These fantastic leaders care more about the people they represent than the power they have. They are a perfect combination of a leader that is giving, respectful, appreciative, caring, insightful, optimistic, understanding, and supportive (Kroning et al., 2020). These leaders, in my opinion, are what successful nursing leaders should strive to obtain. This article was inspiring, and I hope to work on these attributes as I continue in my career.
References
Fowler, K. R., Robbins, L. K., & Lucero, A. (2021). Nurse manager communication and outcomes for nursing: An integrative review. Journal of Nursing Management, 29(6), 1486–1495. https://doi.org/10.1111/jonm.13324
Kroning, M., Carey, A., & Crawford-Rosso, S. (2020). Showing the way with gracious leadership. Nursing, 50(4), 47–49. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.nurse.0000657064.68013.7b
Jadiam
Lopez
This
was
a
fantastic
post,
I
really
enjoyed
reading
it.
Responsibility
is
a
great
strength
to
have.
Maglione
(2022)
mentions
one
responsibility
that
comes
along
with
being
a
nurse
leader,
including
the
ability
to
“recognize
and
address
this
potent
ial
for
unethical
practices,
given
the
high
risk
for
these
behaviors
to
occur
in
health
care
settings”
(para.
2).
As
a
nurse
leader
you
will
have
many
other
task
and
people
you
are
responsible
for,
so
having
this
as
your
top
strength
is
an
amazing
asset
to
the
care
you
provide.
I
also
noticed
you
mentioned
respect
and
service
as
characteristics
you
would
like
to
strengthen
for
yourself.
It
is
suggested
by
Honkavuo
et
al.
(2018)
that
“Serving
as
an
ethical
and
societal
duty
involves
infinite
dignity,
equalit
y
and
respect
for
the
essence
of
human
beings”
(para.
1).
These
two
characteristics
work
synergistically
together,
without
one
you
can’t
have
the
other
.
Reference
s
Honkavuo,
L.,
Eriksson,
K.,
&
Naden,
D.
(2018).
Nurse
Leaders
and
the
Ethos
of
Serving
i
n
Nursing
Administrations.
International
Journal
of
Caring
Sciences
,
11
(3),
1962
–
1969
.
Maglione,
J.
L.
(2022).
The
Nurse
Practitioner
as
Both
Servant
Leader
and
Clinical
Leader.
Journal
of
Christian
Nursing
,
39
(1),
22
–
27
.
Hello
Jadium
,
I
liked
reading
through
your
post.
I
liked
your
primary
role
being
speaking
and
pursuing
truth.
It
is
necessary
to
remain
true
when
being
nurses
and
dealing
with
our
patients.
An
exceptional
transformational
leader
is
charismatic
and
able
to
use
their
knowledge
and
skill
to
motivate
others
in
order
to
improve
the
overall
mission
of
an
organization
whilst
including
those
they
wish
to
engage,
creating
a
positive,
shared
work
environment
(Stazyk
&
Davis,
2020).
Successful
leadership
is
always
a
product
of
ongoing
se
lf
–
assessment
and
self
–
awareness
(Marshall
&
Broome,
2017).
I
admire
your
strengths
and
hope
you
are
able
to
strengthen
the
desired
characteristics
.
Reference
s
Stazyk,
E.
C.,
&
Davis,
R.
S.
(2020).
Transformational
leaders:
bridging
the
gap
between
goal
ambiguity
and
public
value
involvement.
Public
Management
Review,
22(3),
364
–
385.
https://doi.org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1080/14719037.2019.158835
7
Marshall,
E.,
&
Broome,
M.
(2017).
Transformational
leadership
in
nursing:
From
expert
clinician
to
influ
ential
leader.
New
York,
NY:
Springer
Publishing
Company
.
Hello Jadiam, I enjoyed reading your assessment post this week. One of the weaknesses you
noted was communication. This technique is also a skill that I need to improve. Communication is
one of
good leadership’s essential and valued traits in the current healthcare environment. The need for
managers and leaders with expertise in this area has been linked directly to increased staff satisfaction,
Jadiam Lopez
This was a fantastic post, I really enjoyed reading it. Responsibility is a great strength to have.
Maglione (2022) mentions one responsibility that comes along with being a nurse leader, including the
ability to “recognize and address this potential for unethical practices, given the high risk for these
behaviors to occur in health care settings” (para. 2). As a nurse leader you will have many other task and
people you are responsible for, so having this as your top strength is an amazing asset to the care you
provide. I also noticed you mentioned respect and service as characteristics you would like to strengthen
for yourself. It is suggested by Honkavuo et al. (2018) that “Serving as an ethical and societal duty
involves infinite dignity, equality and respect for the essence of human beings” (para. 1). These two
characteristics work synergistically together, without one you can’t have the other.
References
Honkavuo, L., Eriksson, K., & Naden, D. (2018). Nurse Leaders and the Ethos of Serving in
Nursing Administrations. International Journal of Caring Sciences, 11(3), 1962–1969.
Maglione, J. L. (2022). The Nurse Practitioner as Both Servant Leader and Clinical Leader. Journal
of Christian Nursing, 39(1), 22–27.
Hello Jadium,
I liked reading through your post. I liked your primary role being speaking and pursuing truth. It is
necessary to remain true when being nurses and dealing with our patients. An exceptional
transformational leader is charismatic and able to use their knowledge and skill to motivate others in
order to improve the overall mission of an organization whilst including those they wish to engage,
creating a positive, shared work environment (Stazyk & Davis, 2020). Successful leadership is always a
product of ongoing self-assessment and self-awareness (Marshall & Broome, 2017). I admire your
strengths and hope you are able to strengthen the desired characteristics.
References
Stazyk, E. C., & Davis, R. S. (2020). Transformational leaders: bridging the gap between goal
ambiguity and public value involvement. Public Management Review, 22(3), 364–385.
https://doi.org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1080/14719037.2019.1588357
Marshall, E., & Broome, M. (2017). Transformational leadership in nursing: From expert clinician
to influential leader. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company.
Hello Jadiam, I enjoyed reading your assessment post this week. One of the weaknesses you
noted was communication. This technique is also a skill that I need to improve. Communication is one of
good leadership’s essential and valued traits in the current healthcare environment. The need for
managers and leaders with expertise in this area has been linked directly to increased staff satisfaction,