As a nurse, I have experience doing both. Because I am a strong leader, it is easy for me to give orders with assertiveness yet diplomacy. I often like to think of giving orders as teaching or giving advice and guidance, although there are times when a concise order is necessary to the wellbeing of a mother and baby. I am also adept at following orders, however, as I understand that a physician in charge has the expertise in many situations that I don’t have. I can follow detailed instructions to the letter and am happy to do so when my job calls for it.