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Learning about my strength and weaknesses through the ATI self-assessment is a valuable breakthrough in allowing me to prioritize my efforts on improving specific areas that are critical for both my personal and professional life. During the test, I realized that most of the outcomes fall between the range of six to nine in the Likert scale. Stress and coping recorded the least amongst all. It instilled shock since I have been thinking about myself as a person who can deal with the stressful condition suitably. However, the realization opens the window for improvement over time. Bearing in mind that one of my primary strength is being openminded, I believe that overcoming my weakness will not prove to be a difficult task and that if I dedicate my efforts toward the changes, I will soon have most of the attributes above the current average which is an approximate mean of seven.
What are your primary and secondary communication styles?
My two main primary communication styles are collaborators and contributor while my secondary communication style is consenter. At few occasions, however, I portray some attributes of an aggressor.
Were you surprised by the results and why?
No. most of the results came out as I had expected. However, some few attributes came against my expectations: I believed my leadership and my time management skills go hand in hand with my innovative skills. That was a surprise.
Do you agree with the results? Why?
Yes, the results I obtained were convincing enough; I did not have much doubt about them.

Nothing I recorded 100%, and that means I am not perfect as with all other human beings around. However, that means that I have a room for improvement by learning new things and developing myself.
How do you think other people see you?
The way people see me and have a perception of me depends entirely on how we relate to each other. For instance, my colleagues in class may view me as determined and very focused, and that is on professional grounds. My friends, on the other hand, may consider me as someone who loves fun, is friendly and loyal.
How does understanding your communication style and communication style of other help you to be a competent nurse leader?
Understanding yourself helps you know your areas of weaknesses and strength, and thus I have a chance to improve on the various aspect to lead with sound momentum. Understanding others allows me to know how well I can address multiple issues effectively since different people should be addressed using different tactics depending on the characteristics they portray (McCabe 207).
Which communication style presents the most challenge for you?
Inquisitive communication style presents a more significant challenge since I do not like conflicts with others.
Improvement
Having learned that I am an open-minded person, I might seek knowledge from different sources and begin a journey to practice it. At the same time, I will evaluate my performance on other attributes and keep them on the check to maintain or slightly improve on them.
Work Cited
McCabe, Catherine, and Fiona Timmins. Communication skills for nursing practice. Palgrave Macmillan, 2013.