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MCHnow: Advancing MCH Leadership Skills

MCHnow: Advancing MCH Leadership Skills

MCH Leadership Competency 2: SELF-REFLECTION

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Introduction

Turning Inward: Enhancing Leadership Through Self-Awareness...

Self-Reflection is an essential competency that encourages MCH leaders to examine their thoughts, actions, and impact, ultimately enhancing their effectiveness in the field. This skill forms the foundation for personal growth, improved decision-making, and more authentic leadership in maternal and child health.

In Self-Reflection, we strive to look beyond surface-level behaviors and delve into the underlying motivations and values that shape our leadership. We lead with curiosity about ourselves and our impact on others. Where possible, we connect our personal insights to improved outcomes for MCH populations.

MCHnow provides a jump start to Self-Reflection through a Ready-Set-Go approach. Use the following resources to start your learning, dig deeper, and move from knowledge to practice.

READY: Understand the Importance of Self-Reflection

Watch this short video to gain an introduction to the competency.

Read more. The Self-Reflection competency emphasizes the importance of examining one's own thoughts, feelings, and actions to gain insight and improve leadership effectiveness. This foundational skill supports your ability to make informed decisions, develop effective strategies, and ultimately improve MCH outcomes.

For MCH leaders, self-reflection is essential for:

As MCH leaders, practicing self-reflection allows us to:

Core knowledge areas include:

SET: Expand your Knowledge with Trainings and Resources

Deepen your understanding of Self-Reflection with these trainings and resources:

GO: Apply Your Knowledge with Practical Tools

Use these tools to incorporate self-reflection into your MCH leadership practice:


This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UE8MC25742; MCH Navigator for $225,000/year. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.