Leadership Theories in Practice Essays

Discussion – Week 4 – Leadership Theories in Practice Essays
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Discussion 1: Leadership Theories in Practice
A walk through the Business section of any bookstore or a quick Internet search on the topic will reveal a seemingly endless supply of writings on leadership. Formal research literature is also teeming with volumes on the subject.
However, your own observation and experiences may suggest these theories are not always so easily found in practice. Not that the potential isn’t there; current evidence suggests that leadership factors such as emotional intelligence and transformational leadership behaviors, for example, can be highly effective for leading nurses and organizations.
Yet, how well are these theories put to practice? In this Discussion, you will examine formal leadership theories. You will compare these theories to behaviors you have observed firsthand and discuss their effectiveness in impacting your organization.

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To Prepare:

Review the Resources and examine the leadership theories and behaviors introduced.
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.

By Day 3 of Week 4
Post two key insights you had from the scholarly resources you selected. Describe a leader whom you have seen use such behaviors and skills, or a situation where you have seen these behaviors and skills used in practice. Be specific and provide examples. Then, explain to what extent these skills were effective and how their practice impacted the workplace.
By Day 6 of Week 4
Respond to at least two of your colleagues on two different days by explaining how the leadership skills they described may impact your organization or your personal leadership, or by identifying challenges you see in applying the skills described.
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6 months ago
Rosemary Mc Williams Haggins WALDEN INSTRUCTOR MANAGER
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Dr. Rosemary Haggins
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Walden University
College of Health Sciences
MSN, Leadership and Management
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Richard Jeon 
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Leadership Theories in Practice
Nursing leaders have a unique role in using their skills to transcend other nurses to their highest potential; leadership is a complex role that involves acknowledging and influencing other’s beliefs, behaviors, and feelings while striving towards their own self-actualization (Pullen, 2016). We know that nursing leadership position has been in shortage, and we simply need more leaders. There are many leadership styles such as servant, transformational, authoritarian, democratic, or laissez-faire. No matter what style nursing leaders may be, I believe it is important to be a mentor and role model for other nurses so that they can help achieve their goals and create a culture of trust within the workplace.
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Authoritarian Style Leadership
I have seen many authoritarian style leadership in my current workplace in the intensive care unit; my previous charge nurse as well as my current intensivist has this type of leadership. Although some may look down on the authoritarian leadership, it is very much needed at times, especially in the intensive care unit where in code blues or emergency situation, a decision must be made quickly and without pushback. During the code blue, there can be no room for confusion, and charge nurse must assign roles such as recorder, CPR, medication, etc. I have seen certain intensivist be a total authoritarian and did not even want other consulting doctors to place orders without their permission. Duggan et al. (2015) compared the effectiveness of low-capacity and high-capacity local health departments and found that low-capacity LHD were “averse to change and without flexibility”. Although this type of leadership may be good short term with continuity of care, I believe it is not a good type of leadership long run to promote change or new ideas into nursing.
Transformational Style Leadership
Transformational leaders are vital to nursing because their goal involves creating a positive change to develop their followers to leaders. According to Davis (2021), transformational leadership “embraces empowerment and values innovation that prepare nurses to provide input on how to continually improve care”. My hospital organization have recently gone through EHR computer system change to Epic and there has been lot of confusion and transition. My nursing manager first asked each nurses their individual consideration and their own personal needs, performed an intellectual stimulation in which she took risks and challenged the status quo by telling doctors now they must put in their own orders instead of nurses doing it, and inspired motivation through her actions and being a role model. She also constantly pressures nurses in a good way to advance their careers or be involved in leadership positions as a charge nurse to transform nurses into something higher. I think this type of leadership creates the culture of trust and positivity in workplace that ensures longevity of staff.
 
 
References
Davis, J. H. (2021). Growing New Transformational Leaders. Journal of Nursing Education, 60(12), 712. https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20211004-06
Duggan, K., Aisaka, K., Tabak, R.G., Smirth, C., Erwin, P., & Brownson, R.C. (2015). Implementing administrative evidence based practices: lessons from the field in six local health departments across the United States. BMC Health Serv Res, 15(1), 221. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-015-0891-3
Pullen, R. (2016). Leadership In Nursing Practice. Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!, 14(3), 26-31. doi: 10.1097/01.NME.0000481442.05288.05
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Miguel Gutierrez 
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Great post, Richard,
I enjoyed reading your post; it was very informative.
Leadership theory models provide guidelines for different circumstances; some leadership types might be effective in a situation and utterly obsolete in other scenarios; a strong leader must identify the appropriate style necessary to guide the team towards success. Some cases require strict adherence to a protocol such as a code blue; in this approach, the designation of roles and responsibilities has been formally designated and organized to increase the team’s productivity (Broome & Marshall, 2021). An effective leader will identify the different styles of leadership that their staff requires in a given moment; the difference is how flexible the leader is in applying diverse skills and approaches based on the situation; highly efficient healthcare facilities have leaders that adhere to these principles (Duggan et al., 2015).
References:
Duggan, K., Aisaka, K., Tabak, R.G., Smirth, C., Erwin, P., & Brownson, R.C. (2015). Implementing administrative evidence-based practices: lessons from the field in six local health departments across the United States. BMC Health Serv Res, 15(1), 221. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-015-0891-3
Broome, M., & Marshall, E. S. (2021). Transformational leadership in nursing: From expert clinician to influential leader (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Springer.
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Rosemary Mc Williams Haggins WALDEN INSTRUCTOR MANAGER
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Excellent Richard! Thank you for sharing a discussion of leadership theories in practice! You provide a comparison and contrast for two leadership theories, authoritarian and transfomational! Based on your discussion, the transformational theory best fits the nurses’ work environment! If you served a nurse consultant, what acton steps would priority if you were preparing to coordinate the development of leadership in an organization’s nursing department? Thank you again!
Dr. Rosemary Haggins
Part-time Faculty
Walden University
College of Health Sciences
MSN, Leadership and Management
155 Fifth Avenue South, Suite 100
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
310-569-0429 (Cell)
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Judeline Joseph 
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Judeline Joseph replying to Richard Jeon, response #1
                        Richard, I thank you for bringing the class attention to the authoritarian system of leadership, which is often seen as uncharacteristic. Many authors, such as Maria et al., 2021 condemn such a form of leadership. The authors stated that a true leader must command respect from staff, be empathetic, and not dictatorial. In a research study conducted, Jing et al., 2020, found that although frowned upon by many, authoritarian leadership styles were very effective at managing employees and contributed to company efficiency. However, the authors linked that fact to the workers’ trust in their leader’s ingenuity, job stagnation, and poor alternatives.
                          Furthermore, Sfantou et al., 2017, correlate leadership styles with patients’ outcomes. The authors found that a dictatorial leadership style was needed and worked best in emergent situations because it streamlined the process while diminishing the chances for mistakes. Finally, Sanders and Balcom (2021) agree that the autocratic leadership style works best in crisis responses such as a pandemic because it helps with information dissemination, is more efficient, deters panic, inspires more confidence in workers, and alleviates hysteria and panic.
References
Jing Du, Nan Nan Li, & Yuan Jing Luo. (2020). Authoritarian Leadership in Organizational Change and Employees’ Active Reactions: Have-to and Willing-to Perspectives. Frontiers in Psychology, 10. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.03076
Maria Lucia Specchia, Maria Rosaria Cozzolino, Elettra Carini, Andrea Di Pilla, Caterina Galletti, Walter Ricciardi, & Gianfranco Damiani. (2021). Leadership Styles and Nurses’ Job Satisfaction. Results of a Systematic Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(1552), 1552. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18041552
Sanders, J., & Balcom, C. (2021). Clinical leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic: Reflections and lessons learned. Healthcare Management Forum, 34(6), 316–319. https://doi.org/10.1177/08404704211044587
Sfantou, D. F., Laliotis, A., Patelarou, A. E., Sifaki-Pistolla, D., Matalliotakis, M., & Patelarou, E. (2017). Importance of Leadership Style towards Quality of Care Measures in Healthcare Settings: A Systematic Review. HEALTHCARE, 5(4), UNSP 73. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare5040073
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Harlette Numa-Duvil 
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Hi Richard Jeon
Leadership is perhaps one of the most important aspects of management (Weihrich, et al, 2008).
It is a major factor that contributes immensely to the general well-being of organizations and
nations. Regarding the authoritarian leadership you debate, I agree with your conclusion because
this is a type of leadership that is also known as autocratic leadership in which an individual has
total decision-making power and absolute control over his subordinates. Authoritarian leadership
can also be advantageous in cases where the leader is the most knowledgeable person in an
organization. Excessive use of this leadership style may cause the leader to be viewed as
domineering and iron-fisted, which can breed resentment or aggression among group members. I
remember I used to work in a place where my boss must do monthly meetings. Unfortunately,
before starting the meeting, she said no question asked. We never agreed to that decision and
grow to resent that we were not able to contribute our expertise or opinions to decision-making.
 
Reference
Weihrich, H., Cannice, M.V. and Koontz, H. (2008) Management (12th ed.). New Delhi: Mc
                            Graw Hill
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Norda Hemmings 
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Hi Richard, 
Thank you for such an informative insight on leadership roles and types of leaders and their vital functions and roles among us. As these attributes does influence the success of any health organization. Whether on a long term or short-term basis the influence of a leader and his or her nursing staff is undeniable a dynamic team. Cummings et al. (2018) pointed out the critical role leaders play in building quality work environments and implementing new models of care.  
As you have pointed out the leadership style which you have seen your manager used was the authoritative leadership style. Which works perfectly well on your intensive care unit, where often time code blue takes place, and such style of leadership is necessary. Often time we as individuals normally view authoritative leadership style in a negative light hence it was impressive to see you shed this type of leadership style in a positive light. Transformational leadership style is often lauded and preferred as it is characterised by charismatic influence effective communication, valorisation of relationships and individualised consideration. As this type of leadership often demonstrate loyalty through shared goals (Speechia et al., 2021). Hence shedding light on authoritative leadership was instrumental in viewing such leadership style in a positive light.  
References 
Cummings G. G., Tate, K., Lee, S., Wong, C. A., Paananen, T., Micaroni, S. P. M., Chatterjee, G. E., (2018).  Leadership styles and outcome patterns for the nursing workforce and work environment: A systematic review. Int J Nursing Student, 85,19-60. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2018.04.016 
Specchia, M. L., Cozzolino, M. R., Carini, E., Di–Pilla, A., Galletti, C., Ricciardi, W., Damiani, G., (2021). Leadership styles and nurses’ job satisfaction. results of a systematic review. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 18(4)1552. DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18041552 
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Petergay Sterling 
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Hello Richard,
 
I agree with you that leadership is a complex role, but it is always needed. A great leader can see your strengths and help you to expound upon those strengths while also challenging you to sharpen your less dominate areas. To be a great leader, one must be able to delegate, prioritize, organize, manage time, and utilize resources (Potter, Perry, Stockert, & Hall, 2017).  Because of the current challenges in the healthcare field such as costly care, limited resources, and personnel shortages, great leaders are in need more than ever (Broome & Marshall, 2021). These individuals are needed to use their knowledge and experience to collaborate with other leaders to find solutions that will transform the healthcare field. Transformational leadership focuses on change and innovation. This type of leader motivates the team to be high performers and invested team members (Potter, Perry, Stockert, & Hall, 2017). I believe that this is the form of leadership styles that makes staff members happy to follow because they are able to see that their members of management and leaders are invested in them as well.
Respectfully,
 
Petergay
 
References
 
Broome, M., & Marshall, E. (2021). Transformational Leadership in Nursing. Springer Publishing Company.

Potter, P., Perry, A., Stockert, P., & Hall, A. (2017). Fundamentals of Nursing. St. Louis: Elsevier.
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Blessing Nnakwu 
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Hello Richard,
I’m so glad you mentioned servant as a form of leadership. Generally when people think of leadership, they see it as being  “powerful, command-and-control type individuals who direct their own destiny and the destinies of every individual within their organization” (Constantino, 2015). However I would also say that being a leader means being able to recognize the needs of those around you/those you lead and lead by example, willing to put the needs of those you work with first, allowing them to grow together as a team and put their trust in you to not lead them astray. There have been many prominent servant leaders throughout history, namely Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Teresa, and Nelson Mandela. This leadership style has proven to be highly effective, because when an employee feels supported and like they matter to you, they are willing to put in the work to help the company/job run smoothly and effectively, and everything works together like a well-oiled machine. However the leadership style I have noticed/heard being used the most in the nursing setting is an authoritarian style of leadership. I completely agree with you that there are times when it is needed, particularly if there is a life-or-death emergency situation. You wwant people to be very clear on what they need to be doing in order to effectively tend to the emergency. However, the authoritarian style of leadership has many disadvantages, and can make people feel restricted, unheard, and generally unhappy. Some of these disadvantages include “caus[ing] some employees to rebel, reduc[ing] the amount of group input received, creat[ing] moments of insecurity within leadership, impair[ing] the moral of the group, [and] creat[ing]] a lack of feedback” (Miller, n.d.). All in all, the leadership style a leader chooses to use can make or break the willingness of their employees to work with them and feel supported and happy.
References
Constantino, T. (2015, Feb 26). The 3 ways leadership is the opposite of what most people think. https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/243308
Miller, K. (n.d.). 15 advantages and disadvantages of the authoritarian leadership style. https://futureofworking.com/15-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-the-authoritarian-leadership-style/
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Miguel Gutierrez 
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The need for effective healthcare leadership is evident since it results in more financially stable and productive healthcare systems and ultimately yields improved patient outcomes (Duggan et al., 2015). Finding the most appropriate leadership approach is a challenge most facilities face since every place has a unique environment, patient population, and workforce. For this post, I will discuss two formal leadership theories in nursing observed in my facility and their positive impact on my organization.
The caring leadership model in nursing comes from the principle that nursing is a science of human-to-human interaction and that caring is the core of what we do as nurses. Caring should not be limited to the nurse-patient exchanges; it should also come from nursing leaders to their staff; caring leadership strategies are associated with anxiety reduction at work, increased self-esteem, organizational performance, and productivity (Zhang et al., 2022). I witness how caring leaders in my facility positively impact their staff, resulting in fewer call-outs, increased willingness to sign up for overtime, and less need for corrective actions.
Transformational leadership in nursing involves exemplary leaders who show their employees the way, modeling their practice based on the institution’s mission and vision. Transformational leaders also encourage practices that promote curiosity, challenge old methods, and foster change through evidence-based research (Demir & Duygulu, 2022). These leaders motivate their subordinates to achieve personal goals and increase job satisfaction. Under our current leadership, I have observed many nurses promoted from within the organization to leadership positions; reducing the number of outside hires for management is an effective way to motivate employees to excel in their current job. Transformational leaders acknowledge their employees’ hard work and excellence in practice with career advancement opportunities.
References:
Demir, O. I., & Duygulu, S. (2022). Relationship between Nurses’ Perception of Transformational Leadership Practices and Control over Nursing Practices. International Journal of Caring Sciences, 15(1), 465–475.
Duggan, K., Aisaka, K., Tabak, R.G., et al. Implementing administrative evidence-based practices: lessons from the field in six local health departments across the United States. BMC Health Serv Res 15, 221 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-015-0891-3
Zhang, F., Peng, X., Huang, L., Liu, Y., Xu, J., He, J., Guan, C., Chang, H., & Chen, Y. (2022). A caring leadership model in nursing: A grounded theory approach. Journal of Nursing Management (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.), 30(4), 981–992. https://doi.org/10.1111/jonm.13600
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Rosemary Mc Williams Haggins WALDEN INSTRUCTOR MANAGER
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Excellent Miguel! Thank you for sharing a discussion of leadership theories in nursing practice! Transformational leadership is most important in empowering nurses in the work place! As you reflect, what considerations are most important actions when establishing a positive work environment? Thank you again!
Dr. Rosemary Haggins
Part-time Faculty
Walden University
College of Health Sciences
MSN, Leadership and Management
155 Fifth Avenue South, Suite 100
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
310-569-0429 (Cell)
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Ifeanacho Orajaka 
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Good evening, Miguel,
Great job on this week’s discussion. According to Marshall and Broome (2017), transformational leadership involves a concrete understanding of many theories and the ability to use and incorporate these theories into leadership practice. Transformational leaders can motivate the groups under them to evaluate their job and see the meaning and significance of their work (Pradhan & Jena, 2019). When a manager or supervisor is a transformational leader, it displays in the reaction and behaviors of the employees they manage. It is always helpful for managers and supervisors to offer training programs emphasizing positivity and encouraging innovative behaviors (Pradhan & Jena, 2019).
References
Marshall, E., & Broome, M. (2017). Transformational leadership in nursing: From expert
clinician to influential leader (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Springer.
Pradhan, S., & Jena, L. K. (2019). Does meaningful work explain the relationship between
transformational leadership and innovative work behavior? Vikalpa: The Journal for
Decision Makers, 44(1), 30-40. https://doiorg.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1177/025609091983243
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Judeline Joseph 
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Judeline Joseph replying to Michel Gutierrez, response #2.
Leaders not only inspire others and unearth their abilities, but they also impact work culture. Nurse leaders must improve workplace burnout and increase staff efficiency and productivity. Mudallal et al., 2017, found that nurse leaders’ approaches and behaviors directly correlated to staff empowerment, workplace satisfaction, and quality of care. The author suggested a laisser-faire approach to help increase staff confidence, workplace participation, and feeling of self-worth. 
Meanwhile, Ma et al., 2021, promoted a servant type of leadership to help create a safe and trusty environment. The authors found that staff performed better and were more responsive to a servant leader due to adequate support received in the workplace. I agree with both articles as micro-management can sometimes create issues in the workplace and weaken workers’ autonomy. I also found that a servant leadership style helps foster a culture of self-development, trust, and efficiency. 
References
Ma, Y., Faraz, N. A., Ahmed, F., Iqbal, M. K., Saeed, U., Mughal, M. F., & Raza, A. (2021). Curbing nurses’ burnout during COVID‐19: The roles of servant leadership and psychological safety. Journal of Nursing Management (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.), 29(8), 2383–2391. https://doi.org/10.1111/jonm.13414
Mudallal, R. H., Othman, W. M., & Al Hassan, N. F. (2017). Nurses’ Burnout: The Influence of Leader Empowering Behaviors, Work Conditions, and Demographic Traits. Inquiry : a journal of medical care organization, provision and financing, 54, 46958017724944. https://doi.org/10.1177/0046958017724944
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Rose Victor 
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Hello Miguel Gutierrez,
I agree with you that healthcare leaders’ need is evident because it causes more productive healthcare systems and financial stability and ultimately improves patient care outcomes. I also agree with you that finding the most appropriate leadership approach in most healthcare facilities is challenging because every area has a unique workforce, environment, and patient population. As in your view, the nursing caring leadership model originates from the principle that caring is a core of the roles of nurses and the code that nursing is a human-human interaction science. In my view, nurses provide direction to the healthcare system because they are involved in most of the core activities in the healthcare organization. As in your view, caring should come from leaders to their staff and should not be limited to nurse-patient exchanges. In my view, caring nurse leaders can positively influence the team by providing them with the required resources and up-to-date information concerning patient care and treatment. I agree with you that transformational nursing leadership theory involves leaders who guide the staff on how to model their practice depending on the organization’s vision and mission (Tretiakov et al.,2017). I concur with you that leaders’ motivation of subordinates can help increase job satisfaction and achieve personal goals. In my view, the promotion of nurses can act as a motivational factor toward providing quality care to patients.
Reference
Tretiakov, A., Whiddett, D., & Hunter, I. (2017). Knowledge management systems success in healthcare: Leadership matters. International journal of medical informatics, 97, 331-340.
 

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Norda Hemmings 
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Hi Miguel,  
Thank you for such information on leadership models & theories and how you have noticed and experienced such within your organization. Cummings et al. (2018) confirmed with the type of leadership model you have experienced, after noticing that job retention and job satisfaction was lower among leaders who practiced transformational leadership style. While a larger turnover rate is noted among authoritative leaders who fail to make themselves relational and engaging with staff members.  
 How satisfied a nurse is with their daily job situation should be one of the most important agenda for leaders and stakeholders. As the shortage of nurses is at a crisis. Although there are many published articles on the importance of leadership. Only a few articles and review are done to emphasise the importance of how different leadership model, influences job retention and job satisfaction by nurses (Speechia et al., 2021).  
In the latter years however there has been a rise on articles and reviews being available with showing a connection between leadership and turnover rate of nurses in the workplace. As some of the great qualities that an effective leader might demonstrate is supportive and empowering, team building, management skills, emotional intelligence, effective communication, and teaching (Speechia et al., 2021). Despite the article that Speechia et al. (2021) reviewed looked at leadership through a resident eye and experience. These skills may also be noted to be great attributes for the success of a nursing leader with his or her staff members whether new graduate, junior or at the senior level. As we all grapple with the effects of an alarming shortages of nurse within the 21st century.  
References 
Cummings G. G., Tate, K., Lee, S., Wong, C. A., Paananen, T., Micaroni, S. P. M., Chatterjee, G. E., (2018). Leadership styles and outcome patterns for the nursing workforce and work environment: A systematic review. Int J Nursing Student, 85,19-60. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2018.04.016 
Specchia, M. L., Cozzolino, M. R., Carini, E., Di–Pilla, A., Galletti, C., Ricciardi, W., Damiani, G., (2021). Leadership styles and nurses’ job satisfaction. results of a systematic review. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 18(4)1552. DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18041552 
 
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June James 
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 Miguel, I do agree with the points that you have made. This is in agreement with Hooge et al (2021) who recognize the importance of leadership in improving the quality of care. Hooge et al., (2021) also add that this is dependent on the gender, profession, and area of practice. The article also states that transformative leadership is a key mediator. Specchia et al., (2021) state that leadership also influences job satisfaction. According to Cummings et al., (2021), the key strategy for addressing the issue is improving the nursing education curriculum to emphasize the importance of leadership and leadership approaches. The article states that this will aid in enhancing the competencies, individuals’ traits and characteristics, interpersonal relationships, roles in the practice setting, and organizational culture.
References
Cummings, G. G., Lee, S., Tate, K., Penconek, T., Micaroni, S. P., Paananen, T., & Chatterjee, G. E. (2021). The essentials of nursing leadership: A systematic review of   factors and educational interventions influencing nursing leadership. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 115, 103842.
 Hooge, L. E., van Os-Medendorp, H., & Hafsteinsdóttir, T. B. (2021). Is leadership of nurses  associated with nurse-reported quality of care? A cross-sectional survey. Journal of Research in Nursing, 26(1-2), 118-132.
Specchia, M. L., Cozzolino, M. R., Carini, E., Di Pilla, A., Galletti, C., Ricciardi, W., & Damiani, G. (2021). Leadership styles and nurses’ job satisfaction. Results of a  systematic review. International journal of environmental research and public  health, 18(4), 1552.
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Nicolette Dabish 
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Great post, Miguel! I also think that there is a need for effective leadership in healthcare! Transformational leadership influences the success of a workplace and the team (Yang & Wei, 2018). Transformational leadership involvs the understanding of many theories (Marshall & Broome, 2017). I agree with you, the nursing leadership theory needs leader that model their organizations vision and mission (Tretiakov et al.,2017). Motivation is also a very important key for leaders and their staff (Pradhan & Jena, 2019). It is very important to offer some sort of program to help encourage staff and