Post by John Uliano on Jun 2, 2021 15:44:27 GMT
1. In considering the overall culture in your area, what are the elements that you believe underscore a positive, can-do culture?
When specifically considering my team, our director effectively emphasizes the importance of our team’s role and contributions to our larger Fedcap Inc. company and its performance. I have an understanding of how our practice advances the vision of our company, which has been helpful as I have recently transitioned from a role of direct program services to an administrative/operations capacity. While I think my role disorientation has been minimal, I believe had I not had a clear understanding of how I add value to the organization, I would have struggled more so in my new role and questioned its fit. I think all employees benefit when they have a firm grasp on how their position’s responsibilities impact the organization’s mission and performance, which in turn supports a positive and strong corporate culture.
2. What strengths do you bring as a leader that will specifically fortify a can-do culture in your area? Please give an example.
As I noted during last week’s class, I feel that my ability to roll up my sleeves and pitch in wherever is needed is a strength I bring to my leadership roles, as it shows my staff the importance of teamwork and that all jobs/functions/responsibilities matter and contribute to the team. In my last leadership role, I would often cover our reception area when needed, as opposed to my direct service staff having to do so since they had to meet with their participants. It was effective, as my staff would then come to me to help out, and it also helped me in arranging for coverage and requesting staff assistance in those moments where I could not cover reception, as staff had a better understanding that everyone on the team is expected to back each other up.
Maybe less directly as compared to the above example, when I speak about my work, I try to embed my passion and offer why I see the work we do as being important to those we serve. I know for myself, when I hear someone speak passionately about their service to others, it lights a fire in me and I feel like I can tackle any task. I try do the same for my teams.
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?
I think I best influence others through my actions. I have always tried to lead by example, which is how I ended up achieving my first leadership role. I was a case manager at the time, but I knew my job really well and was always willing to help out my colleagues. My colleagues started to come to me for assistance on projects and difficult participant situations, which lead my managers at the time to move me into a supervisory role of a couple of staff members. I continue to exert my influence over others by exemplifying my expertise in my actions and by always conducting myself with my values in mind. I think others are more likely to follow my lead and my recommendations when I give the appearance at least that I am highly competent and conscientious of how I practice.
When specifically considering my team, our director effectively emphasizes the importance of our team’s role and contributions to our larger Fedcap Inc. company and its performance. I have an understanding of how our practice advances the vision of our company, which has been helpful as I have recently transitioned from a role of direct program services to an administrative/operations capacity. While I think my role disorientation has been minimal, I believe had I not had a clear understanding of how I add value to the organization, I would have struggled more so in my new role and questioned its fit. I think all employees benefit when they have a firm grasp on how their position’s responsibilities impact the organization’s mission and performance, which in turn supports a positive and strong corporate culture.
2. What strengths do you bring as a leader that will specifically fortify a can-do culture in your area? Please give an example.
As I noted during last week’s class, I feel that my ability to roll up my sleeves and pitch in wherever is needed is a strength I bring to my leadership roles, as it shows my staff the importance of teamwork and that all jobs/functions/responsibilities matter and contribute to the team. In my last leadership role, I would often cover our reception area when needed, as opposed to my direct service staff having to do so since they had to meet with their participants. It was effective, as my staff would then come to me to help out, and it also helped me in arranging for coverage and requesting staff assistance in those moments where I could not cover reception, as staff had a better understanding that everyone on the team is expected to back each other up.
Maybe less directly as compared to the above example, when I speak about my work, I try to embed my passion and offer why I see the work we do as being important to those we serve. I know for myself, when I hear someone speak passionately about their service to others, it lights a fire in me and I feel like I can tackle any task. I try do the same for my teams.
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?
I think I best influence others through my actions. I have always tried to lead by example, which is how I ended up achieving my first leadership role. I was a case manager at the time, but I knew my job really well and was always willing to help out my colleagues. My colleagues started to come to me for assistance on projects and difficult participant situations, which lead my managers at the time to move me into a supervisory role of a couple of staff members. I continue to exert my influence over others by exemplifying my expertise in my actions and by always conducting myself with my values in mind. I think others are more likely to follow my lead and my recommendations when I give the appearance at least that I am highly competent and conscientious of how I practice.
