Becoming self-aware is an ongoing process requiring introspection. The more often people practice self-reflection, the more opportunities they have to understand their own behaviors and adapt their approaches to working with other people, which can improve both your own and other’s abilities to meet their professional goals.

In a 750-1,000 word reflective essay, address the following:

• Briefly summarize why you selected each self-assessment and the results you obtained on each assessment.
• Identify the leadership style that closely aligns to your philosophy of care, and explain what appeals to you about that style.
• Reflect on how you might incorporate elements of that particular style as you exercise leadership in a practice or health care organization setting.
• Discuss any particular areas for improvement the assessments helped you identify and some steps for improving your leadership capabilities.

You are required to cite three to five sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and nursing content.