Chapter 3

Developing the Role of Leader

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Objectives

Analyze the role of leadership in creating a satisfying working environment. Evaluate transactional and transformational leadership techniques. Value the leadership challenges in dealing with generational differences. Compare and contrast leadership and management roles and responsibilities.

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Objectives (contd)

Describe leadership development strategies and how they can promote leadership skills acquisition. Analyze leadership opportunities and responsibilities. Explore strategies for making the leadership opportunity positive.

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What Is a Leader?

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Coveys Characteristics of Leaders

Engage in lifelong learning Service-oriented Concerned with the common good Radiate positive energy

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Coveys Characteristics of Leaders

(contd)

Believe in other people Lead balanced lives and see life as an adventure Are synergistic, that is, they see things as greater than the sum of the parts Engage themselves in self-renewal

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Tips for Becoming an Effective Leader

Take advantage of leadership opportunities. Expect to stumble occasionally, but learn from it. Take risks.

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What Followers Want

Respect Control of decisions that affect them Rewards and recognition Balance of life Professional development

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Leadership Approaches

Transactional Transformational

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Rewards of Each

Transactional

Transformational

Motivates through rewards for desired work Monitors performance and focuses on problems Reactive to problems

Challenges the process Brings people together Empowers others Models the way Attends to personal things

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Effects of Leadership on Followers

Transactional

Transformational

Fulfills the contract or gets punished Does the work and gets paid Errors are connected in a reactive manner

Shares the vision Has increased self-worth Challenging and meaningful work Coaching and mentoring happen Feels valued

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Effects of Leadership on Organizational Outcomes

Transactional

Transformational

Work is supervised and completed according to rules Deadlines are met Limited job satisfaction Low to stable level of commitment

Increased loyalty Increased commitment Increased job satisfaction Increased morale Increased performance

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Which Type of Leader Do You Want to Work With?

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How to Develop Your Own Leadership Style

Select a mentor. Lead by example. Accept responsibility. Share the rewards. Have a clear vision. Be willing to grow.

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Generational Difference

The emerging workforce The entrenched workforce

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Surviving and Thriving as Leader

Balance Self-motivation Self-confidence Listening Positive attitude

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Leadership Levels

Staff nurse Manager Nurse executive Nursing student

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Case Study

John is a new staff nurse, Sarah is an established staff nurse, Jorge is the charge nurse, and Elaine is the chief nursing officer. John is concerned that the practice on the unit he just joined is not reflective of the current evidence. He is headed to the division practice committee meeting, chaired by Elaine. Jorge encouraged John to go and to speak up. Sarah is in attendance.

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Leadership in the Community

Community opinion leaders Community volunteers Appointed and elected office Local offices State offices National offices

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The Challenge of Leadership

Visionary and responsible leadership is vital to the future success of nursing.

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