leadership principle ranking

My highest principle was challenging the process, while my lowest was encouraging the heart.  I was surprised that encouraging the heart was my lowest, because that is the role I felt I exhibited greatly in the past.  However, in a new role, in a different environment I see how the rating for each category can fluctuate dependent on the situation and environment.  I do agree that in my current situation at work, that my strongest style is challenging the process.  I find myself in that role as we work through small work projects in this class, bringing new and out of the box ideas.  I plan on working on my lower principle of encouraging the heart, by recognizing individual contributions with praise and verbal appreciation.  Being mindful to celebrate small achievements to foster team building and completion of a common goal will be on my radar to practice regularly will supplement my skills to encourage the heart.

Kindness Station

A random act of kindness.  I created a station, “Kindness Station”, in my department.  The station includes health conscious snacks, such as whole wheat crackers, fruit, teas and nuts.  Along with snacks to nourish the tummy, available are googley eyes and bubbles to encourage playfulness and laughter in the department.  Also, I created a board, with the words, “Random Notes of Kindness” along with sticky notes and pens so others can write little notes about colleagues.  This display of kindness intended outcome is to facilitate a healthy work environment, supportive of fostering positive and effective interpersonal communication.  The notes of kindness board activity is based on the concepts positive psychology.  Every morning, I take the time to write a new handwritten note for various colleagues, systematically working through a list to include all staff members.  This act of kindness is passive, and available at the control of the individual’s time.   Positive feedback from staff supports the investment on this Random act of Kindness.  I will continue to stock the table with snacks, seeking out donations or contributions from food companies and stores, to promote kindness and wellness.