Two of the most important qualities are honesty and

Two of the most important qualities are honesty and trustworthiness. Honesty
allows for discovery and openness. Administrators who are honest, trustworthy people succeed
because those qualities are the cornerstone for running a skilled and capable business with happy
employees. Being patient is another strength I have and I find that being patient with yourself
and others exudes confidence. When someone takes their time that means they see value in what
they are doing. Organization is a strong suit and I find it imperative; organization as an
administrator means you are in control and are aware of every conceivable situation. Lastly,
being creative, flexible, and intelligent leads to the development of new ideas. Being able to
change and flow is vital in the world of healthcare because it is a constantly transforming field.
My weaknesses can actually be viewed as strengths. I usually expect too much from people and

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expect the best everyone has to give. Persistence is a strength in disguise because it allows for
goals to be reached; reminders to always be given. Being a self-critic allows for consistent
growth and development. The evaluation of self, if done by someone strong in who they are, can
lead to the change of areas in life that have grown stagnant. The different strengths and
weaknesses that I possess will prepare me to lead my department into providing quality care and
virtuous decisions for our patients.
Dealing with technology is becoming unavoidable in healthcare and leaders must be
proficient and continuously open to learning more. Firstly, I would want to make sure that
myself and my employees are properly trained in using the technology provided to us. We
should be evaluated on a regular basis to make sure are skills are up to par. My employees and I
should be trained in HIPPA-related privacy for patient information. Our computers and own