The new leadership challenge : creating the future of nursing / Sheila C. Grossman, Theresa M. Valiga

Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents

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.