Post by jonrojas on Jun 2, 2021 14:36:10 GMT
1. In considering the overall culture in your area, what are the elements that you believe underscore a positive, can-do culture?
A: I believe the main elements that cultivate a positive can-do culture is the environment I work at and the people around me. Working for Fedcap from an IT perspective has introduced some unique issues that come from a very unique environment. This calls for innovation and team work that shows through our day to day work. We are constantly pushed to better ourselves as individuals and as a team. This heavily encompasses the People and Place aspects from the reading this week. This is fueled even more by the overall vision that Fedcap embodies and we do our part to keep this vision alive when supporting the agency as a whole.
2. What strengths do you bring as a leader that will specifically fortify a can-do culture in your area? Please give an example.
A: I think my strong communication skills and my ability to be vulnerable would be great strengths in creating a can-do culture. I could use the communication to empower those around me and keep positivity going in the midst of frustration from our day to day job. My ability to be vulnerable will help with connecting with those around so I can help to empower them and work them in an effective manor when the times calls for it.
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?
A: I am always trying to point out the strengths in others. It always amazes how many people cut themselves short and don't give credit to their own strengths when they should be. In and out the work environment, I always want those around me to feel empowered. The glass is indeed half full and some need help to realize that. I am a very observant person so I use this to my benefit when dealing with those around me. I tend to pick up on small things such as body language, facial expressions, tone of voice, and use this to judge how someone is feeling. Attention can go a long way to reading the room properly. An example of this would when a team member in the IT department isn't confident in what they are doing. I take notice and make sure to reinforce their confidence in what they do. Point out when they are doing well and even go as far as to spell out why they are good at what they do or why did they did a good job resolving an issue. I have found that reinforcing confidence can go a long way towards empowering someone.
A: I believe the main elements that cultivate a positive can-do culture is the environment I work at and the people around me. Working for Fedcap from an IT perspective has introduced some unique issues that come from a very unique environment. This calls for innovation and team work that shows through our day to day work. We are constantly pushed to better ourselves as individuals and as a team. This heavily encompasses the People and Place aspects from the reading this week. This is fueled even more by the overall vision that Fedcap embodies and we do our part to keep this vision alive when supporting the agency as a whole.
2. What strengths do you bring as a leader that will specifically fortify a can-do culture in your area? Please give an example.
A: I think my strong communication skills and my ability to be vulnerable would be great strengths in creating a can-do culture. I could use the communication to empower those around me and keep positivity going in the midst of frustration from our day to day job. My ability to be vulnerable will help with connecting with those around so I can help to empower them and work them in an effective manor when the times calls for it.
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?
A: I am always trying to point out the strengths in others. It always amazes how many people cut themselves short and don't give credit to their own strengths when they should be. In and out the work environment, I always want those around me to feel empowered. The glass is indeed half full and some need help to realize that. I am a very observant person so I use this to my benefit when dealing with those around me. I tend to pick up on small things such as body language, facial expressions, tone of voice, and use this to judge how someone is feeling. Attention can go a long way to reading the room properly. An example of this would when a team member in the IT department isn't confident in what they are doing. I take notice and make sure to reinforce their confidence in what they do. Point out when they are doing well and even go as far as to spell out why they are good at what they do or why did they did a good job resolving an issue. I have found that reinforcing confidence can go a long way towards empowering someone.