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Leadership and Followership in Nursing: A Comprehensive Guide, Lecture notes of Leadership and Team Management

AdventHealth University (AHU)Leadership and Team Management

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Chapter 4 Leadership and Followership

Introduction

•Why nurses study leadership

•Learn the basics of working with others

•Learn to work with a wide variety of people

Leadership Readiness

•Being ready to lead

•Start now

•Leadership is defined by actions

•Leadership is a dimension of nursing practice

Leadership

•Leadership defined- successful nurse leaders are those who engage others to work

effectively in pursuit of a shared goal.

•Shared goal

•Broader concept than management

•Three competencies

■Ability to diagnose

■Ability to adapt

■Ability to communicate

Theories of Leadership

•Leadership theories

•Trait theories

•Behavioral theories

•Task versus relationship

•Motivation theories

•Emotional intelligence

•Different types of leadership

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Chapter 4 Leadership and Followership

Introduction

Why nurses study leadership
- (^) Learn the basics of working with others
- Learn to work with a wide variety of people

Leadership Readiness

Being ready to lead
- Start now
- Leadership is defined by actions
- Leadership is a dimension of nursing practice

Leadership

(^) Leadership defined- successful nurse leaders are those who engage others to work effectively in pursuit of a shared goal. - Shared goal - Broader concept than management - Three competencies ■ Ability to diagnose ■ Ability to adapt ■ Ability to communicate

Theories of Leadership

(^) Leadership theories
- Trait theories
- Behavioral theories
- Task versus relationship
- Motivation theories
- Emotional intelligence
Different types of leadership

Democratic leadership- (also called participative) leaders share leadership. Important plans and decisions are made with the team. ■ Although this appears to be a less efficient way to run things, it is more flexible and usually increases motivation and creativity
(^) Autocratic leadership- (also called directive, controlling, or authoritarian) leader gives orders and makes decisions for the group ■ Although this is an efficient way to run things, it squelches creativity and may reduce team member motivation.
Laissez-Faire- (also called permissive or nondirective) leader does very little planning or decision making and fails to encourage others to do it. It really is a lack of leadership

Maintain awareness
Empathize
Develop
Are competent

Theories of Leadership (continued)

Leadership theories
- Situational theories
- Transformational leadership
- Moral leadership
- (^) Caring leadership

Leadership Qualities

Qualities of an effective leader
- Integrity
- Courage
- Positive attitude
- Initiative
- Energy Leadership Qualities (continued)
(^) Qualities of an effective leader
Optimism
Perseverance

Generosity
Balance
Ability to handle stress
**Self-awareness*****

Leadership Behaviors

Behaviors of an effective leader
- Setting priorities
- Thinking critically
- Solving problems
- Respecting and valuing individuals
- Skillful communication
- Vision for the future
- Developing oneself and others

How to Become a Leader

Becoming a leader
- Learning by doing
- Learning by reflection

Followership

Followership defined
- Followership and leadership are complementary roles.
- Effective follower = valuable employee

Following Effectively

Becoming a better follower
- Communicate problems and offer solutions (do this right away)
- Invest interest and energy in the work.
- Support new ideas and directions.
- Explain areas and rationales for disagreement.
- Listen carefully and reflect.
- Continue to learn and share the learning.

Managing Up

Work with higher-ups to obtain the best results
Keep managers informed
Show appreciation

Summary

Key concepts from this chapter include:
- Leadership
- Qualities and behaviors of a leader
- Followership
- (^) Qualities and behaviors of an effective follower

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