Unit 1 Leading Self

Question 1

An effective Leader Depends on?

Answer 1

On the person and the situation

Question 2

What does an effective leader involve?

Answer 2

It involves communication, vision, engagement, and inspiration to energize the group to reach the goal

Question 3

[Leadership vs Management]
What is the difference between leadership and management?

Answer 3

Leaders: has a vision and draws on the passion to engage others

Managers: work with others to realize goals of an organization

Question 4

What are some examples of a vision for leaders in nursing?

Answer 4

1. Having a compassionate way of integrating a patient’s family into patient care
2. Staff having greater input on the policies and practices

Question 5

What is an example of what a manager may focus on in a nursing setting?

Answer 5

Focus on communicating policies and expectations

→ the task would be accomplished not as a healthy motivator

(as in no choice)

Question 6

[Leadership vs Management]
What are effective followers?

Answer 6

Choose who to follow because they see value in the vision. Perhaps also inspired by the idea

Question 7

[Leadership vs Management]
What are effective leaders?

Answer 7

Effective Leaders use strengths and talents of those around them to influence positive change,

Empowering others to take on leadership roles

Encourage, support, mentor

Question 8

[Leadership vs Management]
What are Managers?

Answer 8

Expected to accomplish tasks and stay on budget

Question 9

What makes strong followers?

Answer 9

-think critically about ideas, proposals, and problems
-offer different points of view
-invest in the group
-know who and when to follow
-support
-share responsibilities
-uphold standards
-understand strength&weakness
-stay true to their values

Take Risks, communicate, take initiative, think for themselves

Question 10

What does L.E.A.D.S. stand for?

Answer 10

Lead Self
Engaging Others
Achieve Results
Develop Coalitions
System Transformation

Question 11

[Leads]
What is L?

Answer 11

Lead Self
Self aware, manage themselves, develop themselves, demonstrate character

Question 12

[Leads]
What is E?

Answer 12

Engaging Others
Communicating by effectively listening and engaging → an open exchange of info/ideas

Question 13

[Leads]
What is A?

Answer 13

Achieve Results
Measure and evaluating outcome → hold themselves and others accountable

Question 14

[Leads]
What is D?

Answer 14

Develop Coalitions
-Build partnership and networks
-Collabs, cooperation, and coalitions
-Connect, trusts, shared meaning

Question 15

[Leads]
What is S?

Answer 15

System Transformation
Critical thinking
-Think analytically and conceptually
-Questioning
-Challenging the status quo
-Solve problems
-Design and implement effective processes