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Reflective Essay Prompt 1: Strength And Development

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This is my second application for ALDP. I have had many great opportunities this last year that has helped me to better understand the importance of the competencies as our foundation. I have been able to work with great mentors, and contribute to center and department-wide projects. Throughout these experiences, I have learned a bit about myself. I have known that there would always be room for improvement, I hadn’t realized that I had so much to offer as well.
Prompt 1 - Strength and Development
I consider Building Talent to be my strength, and Strategic Visioning to be an area of development. I have a long relationship with my peers, as was the Service Advisor at one DRN Facility for 10 years, and another for 2 years before that. My willingness to guide others in negotiations, estimating, and provide a change in perspective garnered respect and trust from my peers, and allowed the Supervisors in my department see the impact I make on those around me. I continue to mentor those that have expressed interest in applying for APD, and will often have new employees at my desk for side-by-sides. I make an effort to teach for self reliance and decision-making, versus giving the answer to an easy way out. I believe is it is in part due to this quality that I was selected to represent …show more content…

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