Self Assessment Reflection Paper

College students are very impressionable when it comes to how to act in the workplace. In high school we develop habits, like how to study and how to write properly, but we are not fully prepared to go into the working field. The self-assessments, provided by Professor Whitten, gave students a chance to know what they need to improve or maintain. Also, it allowed us to explore our values, opportunities, and strengths, something that I have never done before. Although some of my self-assessments gave me results that I expected, they revealed many things about myself that were surprising. Based on my self-assessments I am an ethical person that enjoys a diversified workplace. I have many strengths such as internal locus control and handling facts, however, I have opportunities such

Emotional intelligence is a "key attribute that distinguishes outstanding performers from those who are merely adequate (Goleman, 2004)." Completing the Emotional Intelligence self-assessment was an eye opener for me. When I first became a supervisor in 2012, I had a lot of opportunity in regards to being aware of the employees ' feelings. My main concern was having a good score on a scorecard that graded my department. In this location, I did not build rapport with my team; all I did was set expectations, hold them accountable, and very rarely give them recognition. When I changed locations, my managers began coaching me on having empathy, on getting to know my employees, and really motivating my team through rewards they would appreciate. Building rapport with my team really made a difference in long-term performance and minimized turn-over. After taking the self-assessment, I thought about myself a few years ago and the lack of concern I had for my employees. I have grown and become a better supervisor by improving my emotional intelligence and getting to know and understand my