I feel personally that out of the six sources of influence the one that has had the greatest impact would be Social Ability. As described in the readings and noted in the video it takes more then just one or two people to make an influence. It often can take multiple people doing a task or skill that then influences others to do the same who can then influence more people and so on. In nursing we must wear PPE if identified by infection control if someone is taking care of a patient with COVID and chooses not to wear PPE they are at risk of spreading it to other staff in the unit. We then see that sick calls and short staff days are becoming more frequent due to staff being exposed to covid 19. It would be up to the remaining team to take on the additional work load and manage the unit short staffed. the remainder of the team will be more influenced to wear there PPE to prevent further sick calls and increased workload.

I feel that social ability has the greatest impact when it comes to influence. Social ability relies on teamwork or mentorship to help individuals perform the desired behaviour. Having role models can influence behaviours like the ones we saw in the video.
This personally has the greastest impact with my role as an infection control professional. Being a role model with PPE or hand hygiene and offering to educate Staff, Visitors and Patients has been proven to increase awareness and the use of appropriate PPE. Consistency is important in ensuring behaviours are followed and maintained. An example of this would be our hand hygiene auditors. We track our moment 1 and 4 hand hygiene rates through hand hygience audits and use the data to report to staff and the ministry. Staff are accountable for their hand hygiene rates and work as a team to maintain the appropriate rates. Our hand hygiene auditors also provide in the moment feedback. Staff are expected to follow their 4 moments of hand hygiene and role model appropriate behaviour. By doing so, they decrease the risk of infection transmission.

The one that has had the greatest impact on me personally is personal motivation. In nursing, I see this influence everyday, when I’m personally motivated such as wanting to provide compassionate care or make a patient feel safe, I naturally go beyond what’s required, For example, during a stressful shift, reminding myself that my actions directly affect someone’s comfort or recovery gives me energy and purpose. It’s that inner drive that keep me consistent even when challenges arise.

After watching the video and reading Influencer, the source that stands out most to me is social influence — the people around us have such a huge impact on whether change actually happens. I’ve noticed that when coworkers I respect buy into a new process or attitude, it makes me more open to it too. Seeing peers model the behavior makes it feel achievable and normal.

In healthcare, teamwork is everything, so having positive peer influence and support can make or break a change effort. When leadership and coworkers both reinforce the same message, it builds motivation and confidence. For me, that sense of shared effort and accountability has the greatest impact when it comes to influence.

After watching the video and reading influence. I personally believe that Personal motivation has a great impact on my personality and role as a nurse.
Sometimes a small initiate brings a big smile on others faces and creates a positive environnment.

Recently, at my work place there are changes in the pharmacy supply of weekly narcotics, which consumes lots of time at the end of shift handover,sometimes creates uneasy feeling when it comes to narcotic,looking for any discrepancy?. One single sheet is not enough for the weekly count.When new sheets/supply comes I started adding additional sheets with numbers and information to save time and maintain accuracy.
Other nurses liked the idea and followed the same.DOC and pharmacy have no concerns.

After reviewing the six sources of influence, the one that has had the greatest impact on me personally is personal motivation. This was especially true during my career change. Deciding to leave a familiar role and move into a new field was a major shift that came with a lot of uncertainty. While there were external factors encouraging the change — such as better opportunities and support from colleagues — it was ultimately my internal drive that made the difference.
I knew I wanted a career that aligned more closely with my personal values and long-term goals. That sense of purpose gave me the courage to take the necessary steps: updating my skills, applying for new positions, and adapting to a completely different work environment. External support helped, but without that personal “why,” I don’t think I would have fully committed to the change.
For me, when personal motivation is strong, it acts as the foundation for all the other sources of influence. It’s what keeps me focused and resilient, especially when challenges arise during transitions like a career change.

As my experience as a nurse in long term care, social ability has the greatest impact on my ability to provide quality care. For instance, when a PSW CALLED IN SICK, It’s crucial that the team collaborates effectively. We often need to redistribute the workload and support each other to ensure that all residents receive proper care .This requires strong communication , mutual assistance, and shared commitment to the well-being of our residents. In these moments, social ability truly shines, as it help us adapt and maintain the high standards of care even under pressure.

After reading Influence and watching All Washed Up, I realize I’m impacted by Social Ability and Social Motivation. I’m motivated to follow when others do what’s right, but peer pressure can make me doubt myself. A relevant experience that comes to mind is when I had to apply a silver-based dressing to a small wound. Since the dressing is one size and can’t be reused, I discarded the excess. Some colleagues reprimanded me for wasting the product, citing tax deductions from our paychecks and medical supply costs. I felt pressured to reuse the silver-based dressing, unsure of what to do.

However, after attending a wound care session with like-minded nurses, I realized that prioritizing patient safety and sterile technique is paramount. Our manager’s team huddle reinforced this, highlighting that product waste often results from overstocked dressings being discarded when patients are discharged or pass away. This clarification resolved my dilemma, and I’m reassured that my actions align with our team’s values.

Out of the six sources of influence, social ability has the greatest impact. Having the support and encouragement of your team helps meet personal and organizational goals. Mentorship would be a good example of this. Showing new nurses how to build their confidence and clinical skills improves performance and provides support and team morale.

After reflecting on the reading and videos provided, I think that social ability has a great influence on everyone on a team. It can motivate for change in a positive way. I think it can influence personal ability, where someone can improve who they are professionally and possibly the work environment as well.
I think personal ability can be intertwined with social ability because I know I can influence how someone is thinking. If I am thinking positive and smiling, then that can help someone through their day. My goal is to always show kindness, whether it is a small gesture or grand gesture. I once took the time on my break to cut out sudoku and cross word puzzles for a client, who had made it very clear that it was very important to them. I was able to give a little kindness and influenced someone else on my team to try and provide those little gestures to make a client’s day. The little things can make someone’s day.

I feel Social ability is the best, this because it really does take a village. When able to work together, and help, there is a good chance that the others can heal. We as a village need to remember the importance of asking for help when we need it.

I personally think that social ability has a big influence on a team. When the team is able to work together in a positive way, it can really help team morale and improve the team environment.

I believe social motivation has the greatest impact on influence. Nurses are more likely to support change when they feel their supervisor respects them and understands their concerns. So, leaders must build a trusting relationships before expecting change from staff members. The reading explains that if people don’t trust you or see you as part of their group, they won’t follow your instructions or advice.

I feel that Personal Ability has the greatest impact when it comes to influence.
The knowledge and skill on the subject can make or break the person. There might be some great reasons to do something, but if person lacks the ability to perform the job confidently, they might not even attempt to try and complete the task. They might see others around them work confidently using the new way, but inability to do the same properly will make example of others, Social Ability, useless, as person will just go back to the old bad habit.
For example, it would be an unrealistic expectation to have nurse perform the dressing change using the sterile technique, unless they are taught on how to perform it properly. Once the knowledge is there, it will give the nurse the confidence that they can do the job. Once Personal Ability is established, it will be easier to implement the remaining Sources of Influence to affect the behaviour.

I feel the influence of Social Ability has a great impact when influencing change. Like the video and reading shows, there is “Strength in numbers”. We are advancing in our skills, abilities, technology; overall “medical advancement”. Change is going to happen. Not everyone will embrace it, but once you apply social ability, it becomes more accepted.
I’ve undergone many changes in my years at work, medication system was probably changed over 5 times in different aspects. The more of us accepted and led by example, we became a positive influence on the others and morale was lifted. We became each other’s support system and made us a stronger team.