LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 2013-2015

ACTIVITY REFLECTIVE SUMMARY

ACTIVITY: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U
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ACTIVITY TOPIC: Emotional Intelligence Survey

PARTICIPANTS NAME: Dana L. Sawyer
1. What were the significant learning points for you in this activity?
Overall, I was not surprised by the results. Based on the survey, I am Optimal in
interpersonal communications, life satisfactions, emotional self-awareness and awareness
of others, resilience, intentionality, constructive discontent, outlook, compassion,
personal power, integrated self, quality of life and relationship quotient. This all makes
sense based on my clinical training and selection of social work as my initial field of
training. I am Proficient in life pressures, emotional expressions, creativity, intuition,
general health and optiomal performance. This past year has brought changes in both my
personal and professional life, with new challenges emerging. I have met them head on
and found ways to change those challenges to opportunities, with positive thinking and
planful activities. My one area in which I am Vulnerable is the trust radius. At first this
surprised me, as I see myself as an overall trusting person. After some thought though, it
makes sense based on my having to acclimate to a new position, while learning staff
proficiencies and systems-level nuances. I am feeling more confident and comfortable
as time goes on, which lends itself to a more trustful outlook.

2. Which leadership characteristic(s) was/were enhanced and/or learned through this

activity? Explain.
I learned that I need to delegate more effectively, which lends itself to creating
opportunities for others while better managing my workload. Delegating will build trust
and develop staff professionally. This exercise also made me realize that I have to take
extra care with my intuitive thinking. I like to think the best of people and give them
every opportunity to succeed, sometimes at the detriment to myself and others. I will
now be more diligent in how I assess potential pitfalls and listen to internal cues that are
telling me something is amiss.

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