Category: Leadership

Introduction / Book Summary “Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box” by the Arbinger Institute is a book addressing the problems and misunderstandings that people and organizations face as a result of what the authors call “self-deception”. The book is based on the premise that understanding the concept of self-deception will end most of…

Decision and Power Groups have the potential to achieve positive results if they attract the right members and embrace appropriate leadership models. Different theories on group performance support the use of teamwork to achieve quality results within the shortest time possible (Broddy 2014). Individuals in a group can use specific values, theories, and concepts in…

Introduction At my last job, we struggled with the issue of professional burnout in a collaborative setting. Since many nurses have been employed at the facility for a considerable time, many have started to lose their sense of purpose. Perlo et al. (2017) supply that “with increasing demands on time, resources, and energy, in addition…

Positive leadership conduct drives teams to be more productive and helps them achieve their objectives. It also aids in the retention of top talent within departments where team members cherish collaborative opportunities. Admiral McRaven’s speech during the Austin 2014 Commencement Address for the University of Texas points out several behaviors integral for leaders. The essay…

Summary It could be seen from the conversation that Tyler demonstrates some good leadership skills. When speaking to Gus, Tyler makes it apparent that he has to communicate with Gus about his interactions with the other employees at the organization. Gus’s job behavior appears to be inappropriate and intrusive to the other workers’ personal lives,…

Introduction A charismatic leader can influence people through their ability to communicate, persuasion, and charm. Every captivating leader is unique in their appearance and in the manner in which they operate. This makes it possible for such leaders to influence their subordinate to embrace a particular desirable pattern of operation. To inspire others, charismatic leaders…

Employee turnover remains one of the biggest challenges to many organizations’ success, and it is more calamitous in the healthcare sector. The quality of care and patient safety are affected, both directly and indirectly, by nurses entering and quitting their jobs at a high rate. Nurse leaders and managers have a major role to play…

The article Issues facing management vs. leadership in public organizations discuss how management and leadership in public organizations influence their functioning and present the key differences between these two concepts. To understand what concept is more appropriate for contemporary organizational management, the differences between management and leadership need to be approached. Differences between Management and…

Servant leadership is a type of leadership in which the leader prioritizes the needs of the followers first. For instance, the leader constantly checks up on the followers or guides them on gaining the skills they need, even if they may move on. The followers should feel that the leader is there for them and…

Introduction The terms “leadership” and “management” have been interpreted differently by people around the world. Some say that the terms are interrelated while others claim that both terms refer to two different roles and can therefore not be interchangeable (Dorothy 2006). The word, leadership, can be termed as the process whereby a group is influenced…