Self evaluation with Peer Evaluations; EDUC 6165-6

After taking the evaluations and comparing my results to those of my two peers, I was pleasantly surprised to see that in each of the categories my results were the same as those that assisted in the project and completed the task.

In the listening styles profile, it was said that I am "empathetic and concerned with the emotions of others.  This listening style helps you to build relationships, but it can interfere with proper judgment because you tend to be very trusting of others."  I thought this to be accurate, as I do build relationships quickly by listening and understanding, although I never considered that it would cause a lack of judgment as I believe I am able to listen intently but also decipher between what is factual and what isn't.  Seeing that my two peers had the same responses, I will need to consider this and remove myself from given situations at times and review if this is accurate. 

In the Verbal Aggressiveness test, in all reviews I received the same response.  "You maintain a good balance between respect and consideration for others' viewpoints, and the ability to argue fairly by attacking the facts of a position rather than the person holding that position" I am relieved that my peers thought this of me, as I try very hard to be respectful and considerate of their thoughts, opinions, and if I disagree on a topic to disagree on the facts instead of a person's view.  Within my professional life, handling indifferences like this assists in a more healthier work environment.  My struggle at times, within my current employment, is that my knowledge at times is beyond that of others (as I work in a county run program within a child development center.  I am required to hold higher degrees than those that work in the day care side of the facility.  Without putting down their experience and trainings!)  When there are disagreements, tempers flare and emotions are brought into discussions and usually there isn't a resolution instead more hurt feelings and gossip that runs so deep.  Lately, my thought has been "how can I help to make the work place one that people can respect others' views and accept the differences then work from it?"

It's always a great experience to see how others relate and accept your personality.  Being able to accept criticism and decipher what areas in our professional and personal life could use some adjustments will only help to make us each better communicators and people.