The democratic style evolved from a knee jerk style that she found to be counterproductive, but used because she lacked the knowledge of how to manage effectively. After trial and error she developed a style both she and her employees were comfortable with. Even with a productive leadership style adaptation continues to be necessary. Conforming to new policy and guidelines established by administration, Medicare, and the accrediting agency the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation is a challenge but necessary in order to provide safe and effective patient care. The biggest challenge identified by this leader was initially being unprepared for a management role, learning how to avoid micromanagement, and maintaining clinical competency. While being a leader presents challenges this leader believes that through communication challenges can be overcome and from these challenges a person experiences personal and professional growth. A leader must also contend with the formal and informal powers within an organization. Meeting the needs of administration, staff, and patients all come as a challenge. Openness and therapeutic communication is the key to balancing the influences of formal and informal power. Effective leadership requires the individual to be creative, adaptive, and professional in order to motivate others to perform to the best of their
The democratic style evolved from a knee jerk style that she found to be counterproductive, but used because she lacked the knowledge of how to manage effectively. After trial and error she developed a style both she and her employees were comfortable with. Even with a productive leadership style adaptation continues to be necessary. Conforming to new policy and guidelines established by administration, Medicare, and the accrediting agency the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation is a challenge but necessary in order to provide safe and effective patient care. The biggest challenge identified by this leader was initially being unprepared for a management role, learning how to avoid micromanagement, and maintaining clinical competency. While being a leader presents challenges this leader believes that through communication challenges can be overcome and from these challenges a person experiences personal and professional growth. A leader must also contend with the formal and informal powers within an organization. Meeting the needs of administration, staff, and patients all come as a challenge. Openness and therapeutic communication is the key to balancing the influences of formal and informal power. Effective leadership requires the individual to be creative, adaptive, and professional in order to motivate others to perform to the best of their