Learning about the Social and Emotional Intelligence, I have learned more about who I am as person in my personal life and professional life. I have become aware of my strengths and
my areas opportunities for growth. In my experience as a bedside nurse I have learned of my strengths are my ability to empathize and be an active listener. This is my core and this is why I have enjoyed my career as a nurse for 10 years. In growing further as a Master level professional, I have opportunity in my ability to be easily resilient. I am often responsible for leading projects that come with difficult challenges, and I am the person to help keep the team motivated to continue moving forward. While I have thought of myself to be a strong individual,
as a leader I now need to be resilient for my own self growth and the team I am leading. My team turns to me for motivation and encouragement when projects are not resulting as expected. This is now a common skill I actively practice for others to follow. When I find myself wedged in this skill, I know I can turn to my own upper leadership for advice for strategies and help. We often attend classes that have to do with leadership and team building and I look forward to be able to elaborate on the 5 SEI power skills.
