Reflection 3

What do you think about your SLPI results? Do you think this will help you in your group project and/or as an RA? How?

I feel that my SLPI results were accurate in most of the ratings from others, except for one. I scored myself significantly lower than other observers on the Encourage the Heart portion of the survey. I view myself as quiet and just taking in everything that everyone has to offer. I don't feel that I do a good enough job of letting others know when I am proud of the work that they have. It could also be that I have not really been put in many situations where I would incorporate that skill.

I do think that the SLPI results will help me in the group project. I would concentrate more on the Model the Way portion, because it was one of the lower scores I received on the survey from other observers. I also, agree with the observers that I can be a much better leader, if I were to learn how to incorporate others' opinions and not just stick to one idea from one person. This would lead to encourage from all the group members to share their opinions and not be afraid to speak up.

These results will also help me as an RA, because I now know how others view me as leader. Thus, I can concentrate on making my weaknesses stronger and continue making my strengths better. As an RA, I would make sure all of the residents are comfortable as possible, by having everyone introduce themselves in a group. Then, make sure that everyone had their own input about how to get everyone involved in activities around the hall/apartment or the campus itself.