We, as a leadership class, attended a discussion lead by Professor Daniel J. Pesut at the University of Minnesota's School of Nursing Densford Center. This discussion was aimed around the AIC model and reflecting on the future of nursing leadership through appreciation, influence and control. "The complexity-informed process of appreciation, influence and control support ongoing personal and leadership development though understanding the dynamics of appreciation, influence and control in service of professional ideals, values and goals" (Pesut, D.J., Horton-Deutsch, S., Sherwood, G., 2012, p.284). At this meeting, and after completing our own free introductory map form the AIC website, we were encouraged to reflect on how our own personal results related to the our leadership style. "The AIC process illustrates the importance of reflexivity and how human intuition and experience can be used to transform theory and practice" (298). The idea that we need to influence transformation instead of change is a critical aspect in determining on how to be an influential leader.
When leading we should spend a 1/3 of time Appreciating, a 1/3 of our time influencing and being influenced by others and 1/3 of our time in controlling decisions. This will essentially have the most influential impact on others and ourselves. (Pesut, D.J., personal communication, 1/12/2013)
An Idea that left an impression on me from the meeting was Daniel's discussion on identity and how our identity is formed by others, ourselves, past experiences and where we want to be in the future. There are four areas in which our identities are formed:
A Prescribed Identity (you will)
A Reflective Identity (experiences over time)
A Remembered Identity (reputation).....
A Creative Identity (destiny, calling)
The creative identify is essentially were we all vision ourselves to be. This identity involves our passion, our purpose, our core values and our unique abilities.
For me, my creative Identity, my true calling is NURSING.
Links to Find your Strengths.
AIC Model: An appreciation of your purpose, your power and your leadership
Click HERE for you free introductory map
Values in Action (VIA) Institute on Character
the VIA Institute on Character offers a strength assessment for adults and youth; this assessment helps you identify what is best in you.
My Top Character Strength: Perseverance; you work hard to finish what you start. No matter the project, you "get it out the door" in timely fashion. You do not get distracted when you work, and you take satisfaction in completing tasks.
Click HERE to view your own Character strength.
StrengthsInsights creates software to help people be engaged and successful in their professional life through a better understanding of themselves and others. Listed below are my top three strengths:
Self-regulation: Regulating what one feels and does; being disciplined; controlling one's appetites and emotions
Teamwork: Working well as a member of a group or team; being loyal to the group; doing one's share
Fairness: Treating all people the same according to notions of fairness and justice; not letting personal feelings bias decisions about others; giving everyone a fair chance
I also thought this video was great for a visual effect!!
I only included my top strength but the site includes videos for all possible strengths.
Click HERE to get discover your own strengths insights.
Additional Resources:
John P. Schuster Recalling, Recasting and Reclaiming Life Experiences
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