[Sharon]

Pick one of the Leadership characteristics in the chapter you read above that you feel is the most important in a leader. Describe a personal situation about yourself or a leader that supports why you feel that characteristic is the most important.

[Jessica]

I believe one of the most important characteristics of a leader that was described in the chapter is the ability to adapt and be optimistic (see possibilities).
A leader should be open-minded, an active listener and be willing to consider all possibilities in order to align with others opinions/beliefs. This is an important characteristic to be able to work cohesively as a team and guide a team to be successful.

One of the things I love most about my current manager (who I consider a leader), is that they include our entire team in decision making. Although my team is small, it provides an opportunity to build a strong relationship and ensures we are all on the same page. We feel heard and have the opportunity to voice our opinions and come to conclusions together. It also allows the opportunity to share ideas or opinions that may not have otherwise been considered. Being an active listener and open to change is a very important skill because it builds trust and strengthens relationships.

[Stephanie]

Hi Jessica!

I really enjoyed your response, i can also agree it is important as a leader that you are able to adapt to change and be optimistic. It is important to show the team your willing to see the different possibilities available and that even though a situation may not go a specific way you can continue to lead your team and adapt to the current situation.

[Amit Kaur]

I feel Leaders must mentor others and acknowledge ideas and accomplishments.

Leader should support others in situations where required(verbal guidance, finding sources, taking charge)
Understand the ideas then feed back the pros and cons of the idea.(explanations if idea can implemented or not, appropriate reasoning)
Apricate the efforts, guide, encourage improvement where needed.
Example: In the absence of full time nurse. New or causal nurse when scheduled to cover day off. They are not able to pick up all work load. Ft nurse upon return picks up pending work in addition to regular work so it becomes extra work load. Leader should appreciate the accomplishment instead of normalize it.

[Tina]

Amit
I agree, full time nurse myself it can be very challenging when off and on return things are left for me. Leadership has at times then, well you need to get this done, because it is now over due. example wound dressing assessments. It can be frustrating knowing the work load may be heavier on return. Leadership needs to see the struggles and offer help, especially when leadership is a RPN or RN as well and have the skills to help out.

[Tina]

The characteristic I feel a leader should have would be that of Commination/Mentorship.
A leader really needs to be there and communicate with the team, Listen, and give a much mentorship to the team as often as possible.
example being at my work the Leadership team has a once a month neighbourhood meeting, here were can express our concerns, talk about things that work and what is going on with the residents. the leadership team will take notes, and we all can collaborate to come to a solution or agreement. No we the team do not always feel heard however. So this is were communication then falls apart. As a leader i hope to be a good communicator and listen to the team.

[Stephanie]

The leadership characteristics i feel is most important in a leader is “Mentor others and acknowledge their ideas and accomplishments.” I believe this helps make an excellent leader because to lead you need to be able to support and mentor your team while also learning different experiences and being able to accomplish the goal as a team. I have experience teaching clinical placement for RPN students and i felt as though my ability to mentor students/future nurses encouraged me to ensure i was knowledgeable and resourceful to these students and up to date with policies and procedures as well as able to work with them and hear based on there experiences and education there ideas and how they want to proceed with things such as there care plan, pts skills, and ability to complete assignments and then celebrate there accomplishments with completing a new skill or learning a new medication or diagnosis. I feel this helps contribute to myself as a leader as i want to be a leader who encourages and supports staff/students as well as being open to different ideas and collaborating as a team to accomplish our goal.

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