WEEK1 Flashcards
Leadership defined
the ability to influence other people
A leader is someone who
sets direction and influences people to follow that direction
- A process which involves both the leader and the follower(s)
- Leaders are nothing without followers
Followership Defined
Followership is not a passive, unthinking role.
The most valuable follower is a skilled, self-directed employee.
A good follower:
Participates actively
Invests his/her time and energy in the work of the group
Thinks critically and advocates for new ideas
Good Followership
Informs the team leader or manager about problems right away. Even better, includes a suggestion for solving the problem in the report.
Freely invests interest and energy in their work.
Is supportive of new ideas suggested by others.
If you disagree, explain why you do not support an idea or suggestion.
Listen carefully, and reflect on what your leader or manager says.
Continue to learn as much as you can about your specialty area.
Share what you learn with others (steps from a follower to a leader)
- Primary Tasks of a Leader: Sets the direction=
: mission, goals, vision, purpose
- Primary Tasks of a Leader: Builds commitment:
motivation, spirit, teamwork, development of self and others
- primary tasks of a leader: Confront challenges:
innovation, change, turbulence, problem solving
Management is a process used to achieve
organizational goals. It involves planning, leading, organizing, and controlling. (Kelly, 2008)
Management refers to the actions
used to achieve goals, whereas leadership is the effort to envision, inspire, and facilitate change.
What do leaders do?
Individual Level: Mentor Motivate Group Level: Build teams Resolve conflict Organizational Level: Build culture
Leadership Characteristics
Self-confidence Ability to influence significant people Initiative Visionary Critical thinker Charismatic Courageous Inquisitive Approachable Problem-solver Open-minded Humour Passion Goal-setter Positive thinker Challenges the status quo Creates and shapes change Detail-oriented Able to see the ‘big picture’ Listener Excellent communicator Confidence and trust in team members Seeks consensus Dependable Flexible
Emotional Intelligence
The most effective leaders demonstrate these 5 qualities:
Self-awareness
Self-regulation
Motivation
Empathy
Social skills
Emotional Intelligence is
“the ability to recognize the meaning of emotions and their relationships AND to solve problems on the basis of emotions.”
the emotionally intelligent nurse can
identify, use and regulate emotions to maximize critical thinking resulting in sound decisions that support both positive outcomes and inter-professional collaboration.
Leadership Styles:Autocratic Leadership
Leader retains authority Primary concern is task accomplishment Assigns clearly defined tasks One-way communication Decisions made by leader alone Stress prompt, orderly performance Uses power to pressure those who fail to follow expectations
Appropriate Use of Autocratic Leadership Style:
Where most work group members are novices
In situations in which immediate action is required
No time for group decisions
Leadership Styles:Democratic Leadership
People-centred approach
Primary concern human relations and teamwork
Employees given more control and participation in decision-making
Facilitates goal accomplishment while stressing the self-worth of each employee
Appropriate use of Democratic Leadership Style:
Works best with mature employees
Groups that work well together
Leadership Styles: Laissez-Faire
Permissive Leader gives up control Avoids responsibility by delegating decision-making to group No establishment of goals, policies Abstains from leading Provides little or no direction
Appropriate use of Laissez-Faire Leadership Style:
Effective with mature groups who are:
confident, capable and highly motivated
skilled people, who have produced excellent work in the past
Leadership Styles: Situational
The most flexible style Combines four styles in one Leader adapts style to: Work situation Needs and abilities of staff Four styles: Directing, Coaching, Supporting and Delegating
CNO on Leadership:
Leadership occurs at all levels within an organization.
process of supporting others to improve client care/services by promoting professional practice.
Effective leadership is demonstrated by staff participation in decision-making, the philosophy of the organization and the style of individual leaders within the organization.
Nurses have an opportunity to develop and utilize their leadership skills every day and in every practice setting.
