Leader

Introduction Leadership is defined as ability to influence and motivate others so that they can work effectively and enthusiastically towards the achievements of group goals. Leaders help the group to achieve their objectives with maximum application of its capabilities. Effective leader is made, not born. Characteristics of an effective leader will evolve with time and commitment of an individual. Learning from mistakes and foreseeing the future prospects makes leader effective. 1.1 Literature review on Leadership characteristics, Leadership styles and effectiveness of Leadership 1.1.1 Leadership characteristics Communication: A successful leader should have good communication skills. Communication is speaking as well as listening. Leaders…

What is leadership? There are several different definitions. The dictionary defines Leadership as ”Guidance; Direction” or “…The capacity or ability to lead and serve.” Many people think it is merely about taking charge, but it is a lot more than just that. Leaders use their skills to inspire change, and leadership skills are obtained through experience. Throughout my life, I had many opportunities to be a leader and serve my community. However, my most rewarding experiences have been in Boy…

1. John Quincy Adams said “ If your actions inspire others to dream more , learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader” I view leadership more as an action than a theory. Leadership requires thought, insight, and experience, but in order to have an impact, you must take action. 2. As a junior member of the Coast Guard, unfortunately, I witnessed more negative examples of leadership than positive. Coming up as a young Food Service Specialist leadership was more of a punch line than…

My leadership philosophy is based on leading by example. I treat people with respect, show care, work hard, and display ambition. I feel by showing these traits, day in and day out, it will inspire not only followers, but also other leaders. I also know, when to take a servant leadership position. Being a leader, is not about who has the loudest voice, but about creating team morale, having a collective purpose, and listening to others. I also have trust in the people around me. Great things in…

I have worked for good leaders and bad leaders throughout my career. I have also worked for leaders that what I would considered being lukewarm. The involvements within these relationships have influenced the way I perceive the actions between the two parties should be coinciding. I believe we all consider good and bad leaders differently because we as individuals are all different. Personalities clash causing what one individual may consider a good leader to be a bad leader in someone…

As a leader, I feel I work for my group members and it is my part to help them in making their progress and objectives. I generally attempt to set a decent illustration for all those who are associated with me. Respect is the factor through which I think I can involve my group members to work and achieve their goals. I usually permit others to have their say whether I concur with it or not. I believe in showing integrity. I endeavor to permit every individual on my group to showcase his/her…

The various roles in the Boy Scouts of America are based on leadership. You have a Senior Patrol leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Assistant Patrol leader, Quartermaster, Scribe, Historian, Librarian, Instructor, Chaplain Aid, Bugler. The Senior Patrol Leader is elected by the Scouts to represent them as the top youth leader. He runs all troop meetings, events, activities. He appoints other troop youth leaders with the advice and counsel of the Scoutmaster. The Assistant…

Clinical Nurse Leader as an Agent of Change The fast changing healthcare environment necessitates an advanced generalist to oversee the care being delivered in the microsystem. The mission is to improve the quality of patient care and prepare other nurses with the skills necessary in the current and future healthcare system. The Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) focuses on the patient safety with an evidence of leadership, teamwork, effective communication, and patient-centeredness utilizing…

As a horizontal leader, the Clinical Nurse Leader is pivotal to the healthcare team, serving as a critical navigator through the microsystem (Harris, et. al., 2014). In preparing the CNL for the prestigious role, such skills as effective communication, collaboration, negotiation, delegation, coordination and evaluation must be learned and mastered for the CNL to be successful in demonstrating the strength of this new type of nurse. It is through these advanced characteristics that will aid the…

Clinical Nurse Leader Introduction and Background The CNL is a master’s prepared registered nurse trained as a generalist who will provide clinical leadership in the emergency department (ED) at the point of care (Reid & Dennison, 2011). In conjunction with the unit manager and educator, the CNL will contribute leadership and knowledge at the microsystem (unit) level (Perry, 2011). The CNL will improve patient quality and safety outcomes via addressing organizational needs and assisting in the…