Locus of control

             After answering the locus of control questionnaire and using the Rotter's Locus of Control Scale, my results were 8 matching answers. This result meant I leaned more toward internal locus of control than external locus of control when it comes to how I perceive the world. I believe this evaluation is probably very accurate. I have found myself thinking I should've left earlier when I am late for an event even though the traffic was not my fault. I also believe I am harder on myself then I tend to be on others. I like to believe I have more control over my life than things like " fate" or " luck." 

            I believe this is a very good activity for all occupational therapist to do. It is important as occupational therapist we know what motivates our clients and also how they perceive the world through their locus of control. This should determine how we approach our clients. Likewise, as possible managers and leaders in a work environment it is important to know this about our employees. With this information it would be possible to maintain a healthy work environment.

            I am currently reading the book Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. The book takes a Navy SEALs approach to leadership and tries to apply it to the real world. This extreme ownership in the book is very internal locus of control centered. The book discusses how the decisions leaders make heavily influences the out comes for the entire group. There is no room for "fate" or " luck." As a leader you should take full ownership of the results regardless of the factors that lead to those results. The book also discusses external locus of control. Jocko outlines stories from his time in combat and how the bad leaders always had excuses for poor results and refused to take ownership for their failures. I believe this book would be a great read for every occupational therapist especially those who expect to be in a leadership position one day.