Advice for ED Team Leader

[GCom24, ASN, RN]

Hi all, a position for a ED Team Lead just opened in my dept and I've applied. I don't know if any of you are familiar with the Myers Briggs personality types, but I'm an ISTP-A. As an introvert, I know I don't fit the typical archetype of a "leader" but I don't doubt my ability to do this and do it well. I haven't got the position yet, but I wanted to ask what advice you all may have going into this position. In general or as an introvert.

Thank you in advance.

[SDboyy]

What i know about the ED and ISTP's tells me that, in general, you should have the personality to do the job. Just be aware that as a lead you may have to "get into character" and be more available and outgoing to your team than feels comfortable. Also, you WILL need to have personal down-time off shift for emotional recovery. Also, many of the ISTP's I know are amazingly proficient right up until someone tells them what to do...so if this is you just be aware that others have may have the same proficiency that you do even though they do things a little differently.

I say if you want it, go for it!

All the best

[GCom24, ASN, RN]

Thanks for the advice! I actually had my interview today, and feel like I killed it. There's two other candidates, but I should know something in about 2 weeks. So I'm pretty excited. I think as an ISTP, I will be able to bring a unique leadership style to the team. I know what you mean about the ISTP/not-wanting-to-be-micro-managed deal. I like to think since I'm not a big personal fan of being micro-managed, I won't find myself micro-managing my team members. However, I've never held a leadership role of this magnitude, so I'll be interested to see how I grow in this position if chosen.