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21. I ask a lot of questions to gain a better understanding of a problem in our organization. 1 2 3

I view my successes with both pride and humility, ensuring that those who aided me are
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given appropriate credit.

I make every effort to determine the needs, expectations, and wants of others within the
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organization.

I find a way to get important things done, and will make personal sacrifices to accomplish
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organizational goals.

I have a thorough understanding of my own emotions and feelings, and how they impact the
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situation at hand.

I take into account the potential implications of a decision on those being affected before
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moving forward.

27. I tend to act decisively, with an enthusiasm for making things happen. 1 2 3

28. I try to recognize and consider the emotions and feelings of others before taking action. 1 2 3

I generally demonstrate boldness in striving for ambitious goals rather than settling for the
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safety of readily achievable results.

I act receptive to the new ideas of others and try to improve or enhance them in a non-
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threatening manner.

Understanding Your Responses

If your responses were mostly

Ones:
Reflective supervision may be new to you or your organization. Consider attending an external training
session on effective organizational behavior. You also may wish to do some independent reading on
reflective supervision.

Twos:
Reflective supervision is not entirely new to you, but you may be hesitant to fully implement it in practice.
Beginning with the areas you marked as “ones,” work with your supervisor to identify experiences that
will help you build your skills and use them with confidence. Consider attending workshops or
conferences on the subject.

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