CH 7 : Gaining Personal Insight: Being and effective follower and leader

Question 1

leading and following

Answer 1

Capitalize on the role of leading and following in any position so that quality care is rendered.
Leadership begins with being an effective follower.
One person may hold a title that conveys a position of ultimate authority, yet each person has the potential to step forward and lead

Question 2

difference between leading and following

Answer 2

Without followers there would be no leaders
Leader - person guiding toward a goal - gives direction
Follower - creates influence among others

Question 3

essentials of leader-follower relationship

Answer 3

trust
partnership
accountability

Question 4

traits of an authentic leader

Answer 4

-Knows what they stand for
-Understands strengths and weaknesses
-Leads by example
-Is open and honest in communication
-Is true to individual values

-Admits when they do not know something
-Considers input from all before decision-making
-Is objective

-Knows the right thing to do and does it

Question 5

traits of an effective follower

Answer 5

-Understands values and principles
-Understands strengths and weaknesses
-Leads by example
-Engages in open and honest communication
-Speaks up when ethical concerns arise
-Asks thought-provoking questions

-Makes decision based on the right thing to do
-Faces fear of rejection and ridicule when speaking up for the right thing
-Knows the right thing to do and does it

Question 6

Core of Leadership

Answer 6

MODEL THE WAY
Inspire a shared vision
Challenge the process
Enable others to act
Encourage the heart

Question 7

four mutual agreements between leaders and followers

Answer 7

1. Be impeccable with your word
2. Don’t take anything personally
3. Don’t make assumptions
4. Always do your best

Question 8

factors of gain insight into self

Answer 8

REFLECTION
VALUE
KNOWLEDGE
ACTION

Question 9

what is emotional intelligence

Answer 9

UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING OUR OWN EMOTIONS WHILE BEING SOCIALLY AWARE AND DISCERNING THE EMOTIONS OF OTHERS

Question 10

Concerns when nurses don’t speak up

Answer 10

-NURSES NOT SPEAKING UP CAN RESULT IN PATIENT HARM.
-NURSES ARE IN A KEY POSITION TO SPEAK UP FOR PATIENTS.
-NURSING AS A PROFESSION HAS A STRONG MORAL AND ETHICAL IMPERATIVE FOR PATIENT ADVOCACY

Question 11

becoming an authentic leader

Answer 11

• focus on honest relationships
• value what each person brings to help
• foster trusting relationships