One of the challenges facing nurses today is learning how to be an effective leader. Evaluating and analyzing the leadership style possessed by the nurse is the first step to face the challenge. The purpose of this article is to analyze and understand the characteristics of my leadership style from an assessment performed by Gallup Strength Finders and DiSC and compare the strengths I have in common with Eleanor Roosevelt. To be an effective leader, I must first evaluate my strengths. I took the Gallup 2.0 Strength Finder report which showed my strengths in an action and insights planning guide. The results indicated that the top five themes for me were input, learner, responsibility, maximization, and arrangement. I believe the assessment offered an accurate assessment of my strengths. The input theme states that my mind is like a sponge, absorbing information. Being a lifelong learner, the second theme is also correct. I have a quest for knowledge about things that interest me. I am responsible, in work and in life. As a maximizer, I focus on long-term goals and strive for excellence. As a nurse, working in an environment of change, the arranger strength in my personality allows me to adapt easily and understand the best way to carry out tasks (Forze, 2012). I also took the DiSC Work of Leaders Profile to analyze my style. The results indicate that I fall between Stability and Conscientiousness, leaning more towards the Stability that the SC style gives me. The three leadership priorities closest to my SC style reveal that I am humble, inclusive and determined. This indicates that I enjoy a collaborative work environment that helps others achieve their goals. People see me as calm, dependable, trustworthy and sensitive. ...... middle of paper ....... (1998, August 5). Universal Declaration of Human Rights 50th Anniversary - UDHR50 - Framed version of the main menu. Retrieved January 20, 2012, from http://www.udhr.org/history/Biographies/bioer.htm Gerber, R. (2002). Leadership the Eleanor Roosevelt Way: Timeless Strategies from the First Lady of Courage. New York, NY: Prentice Hall Press.Rath, T. (2007). Search for strengths 2.0. New York, NY: Gallup Press. Strengths. (2012). Finding Clifton's strengths. Retrieved January 20, 2012, from http://www.strengthsfinder.com/home.aspxSullivan, E. J., & Decker, P. J. (2009). Effective leadership and management in nursing (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall. Leaders Job Profile. (2006-2012). All the work of DiSC leaders. Retrieved January 20, 2012, from http://www.discprofile.com/cart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=9_1_14_60