Amber S. Edwards Department of Nursing, Western Carolina University NSG 460: Nursing Leadership Theory Dr. Susan Hester June 02, 2024.
Nursing Leadership: The Essentials of Becoming an Effective Leader Nursing Leadership: The Essentials of Becoming an Effective Leader
Amber S. Edwards Department of Nursing, Western Carolina University NSG 460: Nursing Leadership Theory Dr. Susan Hester June 02, 2024.
Nursing Leadership: The Essentials of Becoming an Effective Leader What does it mean to be a leader? The term leader or leadership is often confused or thought to be interchangeable with management or authority, although there are distinct differences (Marquis & Huston, 2021). …show more content…
Leaders are often role models who possess motivation, passion, and perseverance (Rastogi et al., 2022). Leaders are often autonomous in their work, guiding others in various ways. One way a leader guides those around them is by motivating them. Motivation enables leaders to establish innovative ways to lead others. Leaders are also typically very passionate individuals regarding their team and the goals they are working to accomplish. Their passion is often contagious, inspiring those around them to work harder to yield the desired result. Most importantly, leaders exhibit perseverance. This characteristic is essential to leadership, as challenges are often present. Leaders must learn to use their negative experiences as lessons, incorporating them into their decision-making. While these characteristics may be the most common, they are not the only traits needed to be an effective leader. Knowledge, communication, and accountability are also essential attributes. Unsurprisingly, some leaders only embody some of the previously mentioned qualities, which can make a difference in leadership effectiveness. Personal Characteristics Positive Characteristics I have always been the employee or friend willing to