Chapter 1. The nature of leadership : distinguishing leadership from management Introduction Theories of leadership Leadership and management Elements of leadership Conclusion
Chapter 2. The new world and new leadership : changing our thinking about leadership Introduction Preparing nurse leaders Developing leadership Chaos faced by nurses Quantum theory and the new science Supporting perspectives Conclusion
Chapter 3. Followership and empowerment Introduction The concept of followership Types of followers Characteristics of effective or exemplary followers Sources of power Empowering self and others Strategies to develop effective followership skills Conclusion
Chapter 4. Leadership as an integral component of a professional role Introduction Types of leadership Emotional intelligence Self-esteem and leadership image Would-be leaders become leaders Leadership as an integral component of each nurse's role Conclusion
Chapter 5. Vision and creativity Introduction The concept of vision Why have a vision? The process of creativity Conclusion
Chapter 6. Gender perspectives in leadership Introduction Common gender differences Women's ways of leading Combining the best of "femaleness" and "maleness" Strategies for women and men to be successful leaders in the future Conclusion
Chapter 7. Chaos and disequilibrium : invigorating, challenging, and growth-producing Introduction Adjusting the leader role and the practice of leadership Definition of chaos Chaos in nursing Complexity of the registered nurse role in the current healthcare system Facilitating leadership in chaos Change The leader as a change agent Facilitating the change process The process of change Barriers to change Dealing with conflict generated by change Conclusion
Chapter 8. Shaping a preferred future for nursing Introduction Predicting the future General predictions about the future Predictions about the future of healthcare Predictions about the future of nursing Approaches to shaping a preferred future for nursing Characteristics of nurse leaders needed to create a preferred future for nursing Conclusion
Chapter 9. Developing as a leader throughout one's career Introduction general approaches to leadership development Environments that facilitate leadership development Empowerment Mentoring Networking Conclusion
Chapter 10. Conclusions : the new leadership challenge, excellence, and professional involvement Introduction The concept of excellence Leadership and excellence Professional involvement Conclusion.