"I have researched the hospital, and I noticed that this particular unit has a high staff turnover, so that is a challenge I would like to explore and address. I want to achieve an extraordinary balance of great patient outcomes, patient satisfaction, and a great working environment, but first, I would like to do some interviews and maybe a root cause analysis of possible reasons. I believe there is a difference between a person's circle of concern and their circle of influence. I am committed to implementing techniques and ideas within my circle of influence and advocate strongly with my leadership to address the expanded circle of concern. My first challenge is establishing trust and rapport with the staff as their leader as a foundation base for growth and stability on the unit."

"As with any new position, the most challenging part of the job is gaining the trust of my coworkers and supervisors. However, I have a very outgoing personality and have been told I am extremely approachable, which usually helps break the ice. I also work towards earning the respect and trust of my team by demonstrating a strong work ethic, doing exactly what I say I will do, and being open and accepting of their input."

I foresee the most challenging part of this position will be getting to know the new unit and building relationships with the current staff. Staff are often skeptical of new management team members and often do not trust them. In order to build a highly effective team I need to build trust with the staff and that will help get their buy in when it comes time to make changes.