Trust is an important value in nursing. It is what helps build a connection between the patient and the nurse (Rutherford). In the hierarchy of needs, trust is part of safety and security. When you build trust, it creates this value of safety for the patient. Trust can help relieve fear and anxiety as well as provide emotional safety (Taylor, 2014).…
The Leadership Challenge The Leadership Challenge book provides great perception on ways to become a better leader. The author will review lessons learned from the first three chapters and provide insight on how some of the leadership qualities have been displayed in her life. When Leaders Are at Their Best At the start of The Leadership Challenge book in the first chapter, it discusses a success leadership story that generates thought into what the author has done in her own past and what can be done from here on out to create a high level of leadership success.…
According to David Maister’s trust equation (Diagram 1), credibility is clearly a direct factor for achieving that trust, but in my opinion, both expertise and experience play a key role in achieving that credibility. Diagram 2 shows the…
Jonathan Edwards: A Great Shepherd of Early Colonial Theology and Revivalism Jonathan Edwards (1703-1759) played a historical part in American Christianity as we know it today. He was a notorious religious figure during a time when Congregationalists were determined to adhere to the religious styles of old. His intellectual and theological reason, along with his fervent zeal fueled by the Holy Spirit, makes him one of the greatest evangelistic preachers and apologists of all time. His life, works, and sermons inspired other leaders to spread the gospel message and brought about life-altering revivals and conversions in those he reached. Our textbook author wrote, “All authentic leaders must be confirmed in order to lead.”…
If you wish you had the art of persuasion, then you want to be more credible, influential, and convincing. Persuasion makes wonderful things happen. It open minds, shifts attitudes, finds love, wins friendships, influences people, and makes money. The art of persuasion has been highly prized throughout history.…
The Formula for Credibility is something that I find very interesting. Our text states that it a great leader cannot perform his duties without the trust of his inferiors. The belief that a reputation cannot be built upon lies and deceit; a credible reputation is the best formula for success. There are three key components that are fundamental in the Formula for Credibility: competence, caring and character. While some may believe that competency is the only key component, I disagree.…
Question 1a Be able to develop professional relationships with children and young people. Demonstrate how to establish rapport and respectful trusting relationships with children and young people. Working with children is both challenging and rewarding because, to a large extent, it is all about social interaction and trusting relationships. Relationship building describes the process of establishing emotional connection with others based on trust and mutual respect. Positive relationships do not happen by chance thus, being able to communicate effectively and constructively with children and young people, is extremely necessary in building and strengthening respectful and trusting relationships.…
The Servant by James C. Hunter provides a foundation and an understanding of true leadership. Through the lives of John Daily and five other struggling leaders on a retreat, Hunter uses Brother Simeon to explain the principles of servant leadership, which causes John and the others to reflect deeply on their character, trust, and commitment. Creating and deepening the principles described by Brother Simeon will enhance one’s leadership perspective and will prove to be beneficial for a school principal. “Leadership is the skill of influencing people to work enthusiastically toward goals identified as being for the common good” (Hunter, 2012, p 28). To influence people, you must build authority, which is done when you identify and meet the…
When we communicate, not only do we want other people to understand the message, but also we try to affect their beliefs or actions by using persuasion. Communication always involves at least one message, transmitted by a source, via a medium, to a receiver, within a situational context (Simons, 1976). Persuasion is a way of communication to influence other people to make them to do actions, pursue goals that they would have not otherwise. It differs from other ways to influence for three reasons: (1) it does not imply the use of force, but makes an appeal to the person’s free choices; (2) it claims that the goal or action proposed by the persuader is in the interest of the person being persuaded, and (3) it aims at influencing through communication…
After we finished the first chapter about credibility, I started to realize how competence, caring and character impact my credibility as a teammate. There three components are extremely important for those who want to establish reputation and be a dependable person in any team or organization. For instance, I will work with three other students in Accounting 1020 course, and they started to trust me since this Friday. On September 8, we were working together to finish the second assignment in the class. Because three of them initiated the content of Cost Behavior, they did not know how to do this assignment.…
People in general are diverse and have distinct components which make them unique and sets them apart from the next person. Among all of our distinct characteristics and appreciations for various subjects, many of us bring assorted passions and expertise on different topics. Even in recognizing my own interests and passions, I have yet to fully carry out a business concept I created back in 2011 which is still not in existence today. Recognizing there is still a desire to pursue my idea, while feeling disappointment for not executing its existence, I’m intrigued with James Kouzes’ and Barry Posner’s ability to spearhead the concept of leadership and become experts on their passion for organizational leadership. I agree, meeting these…
You can like people without leading them, but you cannot lead people well without liking them. (Maxwell, 2011). Credibility is the foundation of a leadership role and getting people to follow you, leads to success. Representing your values and understanding the values of others, plays a huge role in creating a relationship with those around you. Leaders should take the time to get to know the person’s that are working for them and allow others to get to know them, in order to create a viral relationship.…
The power of persuasion relies of a persuaders credibility. Two focuses for credibility are expertise and relationships. A persuader must be an expert, or employ an expert, to bolster their position on a topic. A persuader must cultivate relationships with their stakeholders, people are wary of strangers, thus are less likely to be influenced. Effective persuaders use this time to develop and understanding of what motivates the stakeholder and to refine or revise the original goal based on their input.…
Credibility is extremely important in any business. If you do not have credibility you may have initial success, however you will not maintain a loyal customer base. The formula for credibility is having favorable competence, caring, and character (Cardon, 2013). If we are able to show the formula of credibility in all aspects of business, we will be able to maintain a successful business and customer base. First of all, you do have to show that you have a high level of competence.…
1. As a leader, which values are most important to you? Why? While all values in leadership are significant, humility and respect are the most important to me.…