Post by Stacey Fraser on Jun 1, 2021 12:37:46 GMT
Lesson #2
C. Post answers the following questions on the board:
1. In considering the overall culture in your area, what are the elements that you believe underscore a positive, can-do culture?
The most obvious element that underscores a positive, can-do culture in my area is any form of negativity. When someone or a group has the air of negativity or voices negativity, it seems those others that may be on the fence, take notice. There can be changes or conversations about adjustments needing to be made and any negativity voiced or felt, tends to undermine other’s attempts to put a positive note on the subject.
2. What strengths do you bring as a leader that will specifically fortify a can-do culture in your area? Please give an example.
One of my strengths that helps with fortifying a can-do culture is my ability to relate to all my team members individually in a way that is meaningful to them. Everyone has different life experiences, personal challenges, and ways of learning and I have found getting to know each person allows me to approach each person in a way that makes sense to them, allowing for influential communication.
An example ~ I have a staff member who was diagnosed with cancer shortly after she started in my program. Although I did not know her well at the time, I made it a point to check in with her routinely, offer support, or just an ear. This went on for almost a year and to this day, 5 years later, she tells me often how much my support meant to her and her family during that difficult time. The support/listening that I did was just part of who I am, there was no secret agenda or purposeful manipulation, it was/is just the way in which I relate to my team, to anyone. Now, in the face of changes or adversity, she is always one who jumps to support me and provide a quiet, commanding, and positive influence on others.
3. How do you go about influencing others (in any area of your life)? What tactics do you use to influence behavior or actions of others?
Influencing others, professionally or personally, is about mutual trust and loyalty. It is about sharing a common mission or outcome and working together to achieve whatever it is. As stated above, using my strength of relating to others is key. I also am a big believer in being honest and real. I use my wacky sense of humor and am not afraid to expose my vulnerabilities to be seen in a way that positively influences others.
C. Post answers the following questions on the board:
1. In considering the overall culture in your area, what are the elements that you believe underscore a positive, can-do culture?
The most obvious element that underscores a positive, can-do culture in my area is any form of negativity. When someone or a group has the air of negativity or voices negativity, it seems those others that may be on the fence, take notice. There can be changes or conversations about adjustments needing to be made and any negativity voiced or felt, tends to undermine other’s attempts to put a positive note on the subject.
2. What strengths do you bring as a leader that will specifically fortify a can-do culture in your area? Please give an example.
One of my strengths that helps with fortifying a can-do culture is my ability to relate to all my team members individually in a way that is meaningful to them. Everyone has different life experiences, personal challenges, and ways of learning and I have found getting to know each person allows me to approach each person in a way that makes sense to them, allowing for influential communication.
An example ~ I have a staff member who was diagnosed with cancer shortly after she started in my program. Although I did not know her well at the time, I made it a point to check in with her routinely, offer support, or just an ear. This went on for almost a year and to this day, 5 years later, she tells me often how much my support meant to her and her family during that difficult time. The support/listening that I did was just part of who I am, there was no secret agenda or purposeful manipulation, it was/is just the way in which I relate to my team, to anyone. Now, in the face of changes or adversity, she is always one who jumps to support me and provide a quiet, commanding, and positive influence on others.
3. How do you go about influencing others (in any area of your life)? What tactics do you use to influence behavior or actions of others?
Influencing others, professionally or personally, is about mutual trust and loyalty. It is about sharing a common mission or outcome and working together to achieve whatever it is. As stated above, using my strength of relating to others is key. I also am a big believer in being honest and real. I use my wacky sense of humor and am not afraid to expose my vulnerabilities to be seen in a way that positively influences others.