Leadership Quiz

0-15: Your leadership skills can use improvement. Don't panic, these skills will grow as you gain experience as long as you invest in yourself along the way! Consider challenging your soft skills each day. Work on areas you may be more comfortable with first such as clear communication, active listening and problem-solving. Think about ways to motivate and support your colleagues to create a positive work environment. Start small, something as simple as talking with a team member who is having a bad day (and lifting them up instead of griping with them!) will go a long way. 

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16-26: You've got potential! While you have started to develop the foundational skills necessary to be an effective leader, you can continue to hone your skills. Use the nursing leadership competency chart to the right. Rate your strength from 1 (needs work) to 3 (strong) in each area to gain a sense of where to focus first. Look for colleagues who are strong in areas that you would like to improve upon to learn from and be sure to pay it forward when someone needs you to do the same!

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27-34: You have strong leadership qualities. Just remember, a true leader NEVER stops learning and investing in professional development. Consider how you can use your skills to contribute more to your colleagues, organization, and the nursing profession. Look for areas where you can still grow, continue to build your network, find mentors and be a mentor to others. 

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The first step to greatness is the desire to be great. Regardless of your score stay focused on continued growth and check back for new resources to support all of your nursing needs!

COMMUNICATION:

1. ORAL & WRITTEN
2. ACTIVE LISTENING
3. EMPATHY
4. EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
5. PROVIDING VISION & MEANING

STRATEGIC:

1. DECISION MAKING
2. PROBLEM SOLVING
3. CONFLICT RESOLUTION
4. PRIORITIZATION
5. ADAPTABILITY & FLEXIBILITY

MANAGERIAL:

1. MENTORING & COACHING
2. FACILITATING TEAM WORK
3. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
4. ACCOUNTABILITY (SELF & OTHERS)
5. MOTIVATION & SUPPORT

PROFESSIONALISM:

1. POSITIVE OUTLOOK & CONFIDENCE
2. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
3. LEADING BY EXAMPLE
4. CONTRIBUTING TO COMMITTEES
5. NETWORKING

CLINICAL:

1. EXPERT CLINICAL SKILLS
2. PATIENT ADVOCACY
3. IMPROVING QUALITY OF CARE
4. PATIENT COMMUNICATION
5. PATIENT-CENTERED CARE

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