I will model the way by demonstrating and supporting life-long learning and professional development, taking responsibility for my commitments, collaborating with team members and staff across the institution to achieve goals, and expecting my employees to do the same in these areas. I will inspire a shared vision by communicating my leadership philosophy, expectations, the future benefits of our work, and how my employees bring their strengths to and are part of that vision. I will challenge the process by looking for staff developmental opportunities, process efficiencies, improved customer service, and stepping back to be strategic by discerning patterns, alternative paths, and caring for both our employees and our organization. I will enable others to act, and to expect the same for my employees, by actively listening, engaging in collaboration, treating others with dignity and respect by looking beyond the single story, and seeking feedback for our own improvement. Finally, I will focus on encouraging the heart by recognizing employees and the contributions they make, as well as honoring work-life balance needs.
Create alternative ways to proceed; able to spot relevant patterns and issues in presenting scenarios.*
Have a great desire to learn and continuously improve; process of learning is exciting.*
Take ownership of what they say they will do; committed to stable values such as honesty and loyalty.*
Possess skills to organize and flexibility to complement; enjoys figuring out how all the pieces & resources can be arranged for maximum effectiveness.*
Having great deal of stamina and using it to work hard; take great satisfaction from being productive.*
My core values shape my philosophy and are arranged within my top five strengths. At the core is a fundamental value that every person in a department or team is valuable and has strengths others (including myself) don’t; they are my equals, regardless of the hierarchy.