Tanks embodies the qualities of a transformational leader. She empowers her staff to be change agents, which leads to quality care for veterans. She shows her leadership with her charisma, inspiration, intellectual stimulation, and individual consideration. According to Atkinson, charismatic leaders possess self-confidence, self-direction, and an absence of internal conflict (2011). Four important characteristics of the transformational leader include being an effective communicator, possessing inspirational traits, having a trustworthy character, and promoting teamwork (Atkinson, 2011). Mrs. Tanks exemplifies these qualities on a daily …show more content…
When transformational leadership in nursing is used it integrates employees in the organization’s vision, thus leading to a sense of empowerment and motivation. Employees feel like they are contributing to the success of their organization. If employees feel like contributors, this leads to higher performance levels and a sense of commitment to the organization through a good relationship between the leaders and staff (Atkinson,