Effective Leadership: Making the Difference
Journal of Emergency Nursing
The term leadership brings to mind the characteristics and actions of notable figures. Individuals such as Florence Nightingale, John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan and other people in history are regarded as leaders because of the qualities they possessed and the decisions they made. They often had a vision of change and achieved it by imparting the need to set a new course and by inspiring their followers to share in their vision. Many times circumstances forced them to act without much regard of the consequences of their actions. Leadership is a complex entity, composed of numerous definitions and qualities that describe successful leaders. Furthermore, leaders use many different approaches to achieve their objectives. This article explores the various definitions of leadership and discusses traits and approaches that enable leaders to move their followers and organizations toward a new horizon.
Leadership, nurse administrators, management
Grimm, Jason W., "Effective Leadership: Making the Difference" (2010). Nursing Faculty Publications. 104.