Many of us can think of leaders we have come to admire, be they historical figures, pillars of the industry we work in, or leaders we know personally. The leadership of individuals such as Abraham Lincoln and Margaret Thatcher has been studied and discussed repeatedly. However, you may have interacted with leaders you feel demonstrated equally competent leadership without ever having a book written about their approaches.
What makes great leaders great? Every leader is different, of course, but one area of commonality is the leadership philosophy that great leaders develop and practice. A leadership philosophy is basically an attitude held by leaders that acts as a guiding principle for their behavior. While formal theories on leadership continue to evolve over time, great leaders seem to adhere to an overarching philosophy that steers their actions.
What is your leadership philosophy? In this Assignment, you will explore what guides your own leadership.
To Prepare:
· 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.
· Reflect on your results of the CliftonStrengths Assessment*, and consider how the results relate to your leadership traits.
The Assignment (2-3 pages):
Personal Leadership Philosophies
Develop and submit a personal leadership philosophy that reflects what you think are characteristics of a good leader. Use the scholarly resources on leadership you selected to support your philosophy statement. Your personal leadership philosophy should include the following:
· A description of your core values.
· A personal mission and vision statement.
· An analysis of your CliftonStrengths Assessment summarizing the results of your profile
· A description of two key behaviors that you wish to strengthen.
· A development plan that explains how you plan to improve upon the two key behaviors you selected and an explanation of how you plan to achieve your personal vision. Be specific and provide examples.
· Be sure to incorporate your colleagues’ feedback on your CliftonStrengths Assessment from this Module’s
Colleagues feedbacks
1 Hello Nana
You have remarkable insights from the StrengthsFinder testing. By placing a strong emphasis on inclusivity and empathy, you may build stronger relationships with patients and their families in the MICU and promote a cooperative and encouraging atmosphere. By concentrating on your strengths, you may improve your strategic thinking and optimization, which will allow you to plan wisely and accomplish great patient results.
Scott & Shepard (2019) states that family of patients in the intensive care unit “are frequently overwhelmed by feelings of anxiety and worry due to fear of losing their loved one, deterioration of the family structure, concerns about the future”.Adaptability and resilience is essential for succeeding in the fast-paced MICU environment. Being resilient will help you stay upbeat and overcome obstacles, while being flexible will enable you to swiftly adjust to changing conditions and provide the best treatment possible. Your dedication to developing both personally and professionally is admirable. By fostering these qualities and talents, you’ll be well on your way to contributing significantly to the MICU’s improvement.
Course resources
· Chan, R. J., Knowles, R., Hunter, S., Conroy, T., Tieu, M., & Kitson, A. (2023).
From evidence-based practice to knowledge translation: What is the difference? What are the roles of nurse leaders?
Links to an external site.
Seminars in Oncology Nursing, 39(1).
