Girija Babu of Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women’s Mother/Baby Unit is the latest Texas Children’s Super Star employee. “Leadership in my definition is not just someone who leads a group but someone who works along with their group and helps them through their problems like their own family member,” Babu said. Read more of Babu’s interview and find out how you can nominate a Super Star.
Q&A: Girija Babu, November 2015
Your name, title and department. How long have you worked here?
Girija Babu, Registered Nurse in Pavilion for Women Mother/Baby Unit. I have been working at Texas Children’s Hospital for the past six years.
What month are you Super Star for?
November 2015.
Tell us how you found out you won a super star award.
Through an amazing surprise party arranged by my nursing leadership and my coworkers.
What does it mean to be recognized for the hard work you do? How has the organization helped you achieve your personal and professional goals?
I feel honored to know my work has made an impact on the lives of others, allowing them to choose me as their super star. It is a very pleasant news to me. This organization has allowed me to achieve the goal in my career through the support and guidance of my leadership, the team work of my colleagues, and the trust and encouragement of doctors. It is very fortunate to work with them. Without the support of them I wouldn’t have received this award.
What do you think makes someone at Texas Children’s a super star?
I think we all are super stars in one way or another. Those who are hardworking, passionate towards the work, and enjoy what they do has to be appreciated.
What is your motivation for going above and beyond every day at work?
My motivation is my family and my coworkers. Those who I believe have believed in me, more than I do at times. They have allowed me to be a better person at my work and even in my personal life.
What is the best thing about working at Texas Children’s?
I cannot just choose one thing I believe is the best about Texas Children’s. Everything the hospital offers me is the best I have ever had. The wonderful people whom I work with everyday are the reason behind my smile at work.
What does it mean to you that everyone at Texas Children’s is considered a leader? What is your leadership definition?
The friendly faculty at Texas Children’s all have great qualities of a leader. Each one of them has done a tremendous amount of great deeds to be considered as a great leader. Leadership in my definition is not just someone who leads a group but someone who works along with their group and helps them through their problems like their own family member.
Anything else you want to share?
I want to thank Texas Children’s for always being a second family for me and recognizing me with the Super Star award. I would like to thank the wonderful people I work with every day, who helped me achieve this award. Special thanks to the Neo team for their trust in me, the continuous support, and encouragement. Being the Super Star motivates me to do more and work harder. Thank you.