Thomas Dillon (2001) studied the work of Sister Genevieve Cummings (MA, OTR, FAOTA) as a leader in occupational therapy education from 1960 to 1994 (p. 441). The purpose of the study was to learn more about the effectiveness of her leadership as a servant leader. “The predominant themes representing the major elements of her success as a leader were enabling others, focusing on the greater good, collaborative visioning, and leadership through caring and service” (Dillon, 2001).
Studies by Snodgrass et al. (2008) found that transformational styles tend to have a positive association with leadership outcomes in the field of occupational therapy, while transactional styles are negatively associated. The findings also support the notion that …show more content…
There were no significant associations between demographics and LPI scores, but respondents believed that their leadership capabilities were a reflection of their “power to influence and lead the profession in a demanding and ever-changing healthcare environment” (Fleming-Castaldy & Patros, 2012). This research suggests that all practitioners could benefit from active reflection on their leadership characteristics, especially “challenging the process” and “inspiring a shared vision” which were identified as significant constructs used by occupational therapists in this study. Fleming-Castaldy and Patros claim that adoption of a mindful approach to leadership can improve occupational therapists efficacy and achievement within their practice setting. The research suggests that the LPI by Kouzes and Posner could be used to help occupational therapy managers reconcile incongruities between their practice setting and the values of occupational therapy. Finally, this study recommends using the principles of leadership identified by Kouzes and Posner to improve practitioners’ leadership skills to meet the profession’s need for powerful influential leadership (Fleming-Castaldy & Patros,
Studies by Snodgrass et al. (2008) found that transformational styles tend to have a positive association with leadership outcomes in the field of occupational therapy, while transactional styles are negatively associated. The findings also support the notion that …show more content…
There were no significant associations between demographics and LPI scores, but respondents believed that their leadership capabilities were a reflection of their “power to influence and lead the profession in a demanding and ever-changing healthcare environment” (Fleming-Castaldy & Patros, 2012). This research suggests that all practitioners could benefit from active reflection on their leadership characteristics, especially “challenging the process” and “inspiring a shared vision” which were identified as significant constructs used by occupational therapists in this study. Fleming-Castaldy and Patros claim that adoption of a mindful approach to leadership can improve occupational therapists efficacy and achievement within their practice setting. The research suggests that the LPI by Kouzes and Posner could be used to help occupational therapy managers reconcile incongruities between their practice setting and the values of occupational therapy. Finally, this study recommends using the principles of leadership identified by Kouzes and Posner to improve practitioners’ leadership skills to meet the profession’s need for powerful influential leadership (Fleming-Castaldy & Patros,