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" The new leadership challenge : "
Sheila C. Grossman, Theresa M. Valiga.
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BL
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996507
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b750877
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Grossman, Sheila.
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The new leadership challenge : : creating the future of nursing /\ Sheila C. Grossman, Theresa M. Valiga.
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2nd ed.
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Philadelphia :: F.A. Davis,, ©2005.
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1 online resource (xxiii, 225 pages) :: illustrations
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0803612583
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: 0803620063
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: 1423770366
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: 9780803612587
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: 9780803620063
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: 9781423770367
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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1. The nature of leadership : distinguishing leadership from management -- Introduction -- Theories of leadership -- Leadership and management -- Elements of leadership -- Conclusion -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- 5. Vision and creativity -- Introduction -- The concept of vision -- Why have a vision? -- The process of creativity -- Conclusion -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- 9. Developing as a leader throughout one's career -- Introduction -- general approaches to leadership development -- Environments that facilitate leadership development -- Empowerment -- Mentoring -- Networking -- Conclusion -- 10. Conclusions : the new leadership challenge, excellence, and professional involvement -- Introduction -- The concept of excellence -- Leadership and excellence -- Professional involvement -- Conclusion.
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"Provides the characteristics of a leader and a follower, and how and when to use each of these roles to achieve personal and professional success. Everyone has leadership abilities and The New Leadership Challenge, 2nd Edition helps nurses explore their personal characteristics and identify areas for improvement. The New Leadership Challenge, 2nd Edition is an important text that provides nurses with the tools necessary to advance their careers. Grossman and Valiga's book will inspire and motivate nurses to become leaders in a challenging, demanding, and changing health care system."--Publisher description.
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Leadership.
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Nursing services-- Administration.
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Leadership.
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Services infirmiers-- Administration.
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Enfermagem (administração)
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Leadership.
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Liderança (enfermagem)
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MEDICAL-- Nursing-- Management Leadership.
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Nursing services-- Administration.
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Serviços de enfermagem (administração)
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Nursing, Supervisory.
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Leadership.
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Nurse Administrators.
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| Dewey Classification
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362.17/3/068
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RT89.G77 2005eb
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2005 J-700
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WY 105G8785n 2005
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Valiga, Theresa M.
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