Discussion: Leadership Theories In Practice
Describe a leader whom you have seen use such behaviors and skills, or a situation where you have seen these behaviors and skills used in practice. Be specific and provide examples. Then, explain to what extent these skills were effective and how their practice impacted the workplace.
• Analyze the effectiveness and impact of leadership skills
• Assess personal leadership traits
• Analyze how leadership traits can be applied to personal leadership philosophies and behaviors
• Develop a personal leadership philosophy
• Create a development plan related to personal leadership philosophies
To Prepare:
• Review the Resources and examine the leadership theories and behaviors introduced.
• Identify two to three scholarly resources, in addition to this Module's readings, that evaluate the impact of leadership behaviors in creating healthy work environments.
• Reflect on the leadership behaviors presented in the three resources that you selected for review.
Post two key insights you had from the scholarly resources you selected. Describe a leader whom you have seen use such behaviors and skills, or a situation where you have seen these behaviors and skills used in practice. Be specific and provide examples. Then, explain to what extent these skills were effective and how their practice impacted the workplace.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.
References:
Marshall, E., & Broome, M. (2017).Transformational leadership in nursing: From expert clinician to influential leader (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Springer.
• Chapter 1, "Expert Clinician to Transformational Leader in a Complex Health Care Organization: Foundations" (pp. 7-20 ONLY)
• Chapter 6, "Frameworks for Becoming a Transformational Leader" (pp. 145-170)
• Chapter 7, "Becoming a Leader: It's All About You" (pp. 171-194)
Duggan, K., Aisaka, K., Tabak, R. G., Smith, C., Erwin, P., & Brownson, R. C. (2015). Implementing administrative evidence-based practices: Lessons from the field in six local health departments across the United States. BMC Health Services Research, 15(1). doi:10.1186/s12913-015-0891-3.