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As I reflect on my previous experiences in interacting with groups of people, I have discovered that the participative style works best for me. I chose the participative leadership style because it benefits both the group and myself as a leader. Collaborating with one another cultivates innovation and creativity. In addition, empowerment of groups will support confidence, boost morale, and encourage productivity. Furthermore, the participative leadership style allows groups to feel valued, as there is a partnership with the leader. This relationship generates a positive environment where teamwork thrives. Participative leaders enhance performance of the group and enrich growth and …show more content…
As a critical care nurse, I know that my fellow colleagues value autonomy while having leadership support. In this manner, critical care nurses like to have an input in decision-making. Participative leadership and autonomous nurses would mesh smoothly. Likewise, under the influence of a consultative leadership, critical care nurses may do well. This type of leadership enables critical care nurses to have a voice and make them feel encompassed in patient care.
On the other hand, critical care nurses would view an autocratic style of leadership as demeaning and undignified. Intensive care unit nurses possess strong personalities; hence, an autocratic style would fail in this environment. Similarly, under a free-rein leadership, unclear parameters would lead to a power struggle among group members. Therefore, critical care nurses under a free-rein leadership would flounder. In my profession, critical care nurses would flourish under the influence of either a participative or a consultative