Winning People

Paper Summary:

In this article, the writer notes that the ability to work with people is the single most important element for success in any leadership position. The writer points out that John Maxwell discusses the principles of interacting with people in his book "Winning with people: Discover the People Principles that Work for You Everytime". The writer notes that the nurse must work with people in various capacities throughout the day and continually interacts with patients, staff, supervisors, and other members of the healthcare organization. Nurses must demonstrate leadership skill, regardless of they position that they hold. The writer explores how these principles can be applied to nurses to make them more effective in dealing with the people that they encounter on a daily basis.

Outline:
Readiness: Are We Prepared For Relationships?
Connection: Are We Willing to Focus on Others?
Trust: Can We Build Mutual Trust?
Investment: Are We Willing to Invest in Others?
Synergy: Can We Create a Win-Win Relationship?

From the Paper:

"The first principle examines whether a person is truly ready to have a relationship. We must understand ourselves before we can even attempt to understand others. Many people go through life with a confrontational attitude. As we grow up, we see conflict all around us and we learn from an early age that we must protect ourselves from harm. This principle is closely tied to the Lens Principle. We can learn volumes about ourselves by examining how we see others. According to Maxwell, how we see others is a reflection of how we see ourselves. For instance, if one is a trusting person they will see others as trustworthy. If one is critical of others, they will see others as critical."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Maxwell, J. (2004). Winning with people: Discover the people principles that work for you everytime. Thomas Nelson Publishing; Nashville, TN.

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