Module 8 Assignment (N496 Nursing Leadership and Management Full Course)

Signature Assignment Title: What Makes a Good Leader?

Signature Assignment Description/Directions:

Choose one or more leadership topic(s) from your textbook or from a scholarly source from a previous discussion or assignment from this course and write about its application to nursing practice. Provide definitions, history/background, and major concepts of chosen topic. Describe the topic’s function in nursing practice by examining at least three different nursing roles (for example, bedside nurse, public health nurse, CNO, unit manager, etc.). Discuss how the leadership topic can be used in your own practice. Discuss your personal growth in regard to your chosen leadership topic. Evaluate personal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to your career advancement.

Then, discuss the top three traits you feel makes a good nurse leader. Support your statements with examples from your practice experience and scholarly sources.

Assignment Expectations:

Length: 1750 to 2000 words in length

Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA format. These do not count towards the minimum word count for this assignment. Your essay must include an introduction and a conclusion.

References: Use appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. A minimum of three scholarly sources plus the textbook are required.

Rubric: This assignment uses a rubric for scoring. Please review it as part of your assignment preparation and again prior to submission to ensure you have addressed its criteria at the highest level.

Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx) or a PDF document (.pdf)

File name: Name your saved file according to your first initial, last name, and the assignment number (for example RHall Assignment 1.docx)

 

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What Makes a Good Leader?

Introduction

As a leader, you have to be able to inspire your team. You have to know how to communicate with them, motivate them and recognize their strengths as well as their weaknesses. In order for this all to happen, you must understand what makes a good leader.

Be proactive.

Being proactive is the opposite of being reactive. It means taking initiative, working on projects and planning ahead rather than waiting for others to tell you what needs to be done or when something will happen.

Use your leadership skills to help others achieve their goals by setting an example that inspires them to do so as well.

Be genuine and humble.

• Be yourself.

• Be honest.

• Don’t pretend to be something you’re not, or try and be someone else, whether it’s your boss or someone else in the workplace who has power over you. This can lead to resentment and feelings of anxiety, which may affect how others perceive you as a leader as well as how they view themselves under your leadership (and vice versa).

• Don’t be arrogant—this doesn’t mean being quiet about things; instead, it means that when others are talking about an issue or problem at work, don’t interrupt them with facts or solutions unless asked directly by those involved in conversation first – unless there’s no other option left!

Be flexible and agile.

There is a lot of talk about how leaders need to be decisive and strong, but what they don’t tell you is that being flexible and agile can also be an important trait.

The ability to change direction quickly, adapt your strategy when necessary and respond quickly in the face of new information is essential for a good leader. Not only do these traits help you adapt as circumstances change, but they also make it easier for others around you (your team members or employees) because there’s less confusion about where things are going.

Be adaptable and a problem solver.

As a leader, you will need to be adaptable and a problem solver. Your ability to solve problems is vital for the success of your team. You also have to have an eye for the big picture so that you can see what’s going on in front of you and make decisions accordingly.

As we’ve discussed before, leaders are responsible for making sure that their teams are working together effectively towards a common goal. One way they do this is by encouraging collaboration among coworkers while keeping an open mind towards different ideas or suggestions from other departments within the company. This flexibility allows them not only maintain harmony within their own ranks but also facilitate smooth communication between all levels of employees within an organization as well

Be trainable.

The first thing you need to know about being a good leader is that it’s not just about the skills and abilities you have. It’s also about how much effort you put into learning from others and being open to feedback, even if it means changing your plans for the better.

It’s important for leaders in any industry, whether it be business or politics, because leadership requires more than just knowing what needs doing; it requires putting those ideas into practice on a daily basis by getting everyone else involved with them. You can do this by making sure everyone knows their part of the job—and then get out of their way so they can do theirs!

Be honest.

Honesty is the best policy. You should be honest with yourself and others, as it helps you to grow and become a better leader.

In order to be an effective leader, you need to be able to recognize your own shortcomings and limitations, as well as knowing what makes you unique compared with other people. This can help you make better decisions when choosing which tasks will take priority over others in your team or company. It also allows for more transparency between different departments within an organization so that everyone knows exactly where they stand in relation with each other on any given issue (or project).

Effective leaders place the team above themselves and their own personal goals or needs, if necessary.

Effective leaders place the team above themselves and their own personal goals or needs, if necessary.

In order to be a leader, you need to have the courage to lead from your heart instead of following just because it’s in your best interest. When you’re able to do this, you’ll find that people will follow you because they trust that what you’re doing is right for them—and not just for yourself or your own agenda.

Don’t be stubborn and take responsibility for things you can’t control

A good leader is open to new ideas, flexible and adaptable. They don’t just accept the status quo or make excuses for bad decisions. A good leader is willing to admit mistakes when they’re made and learn from them—even if it means changing their plans or priorities for the betterment of their company or team.

A good leader will also take responsibility for things they can’t control: deadlines, weather conditions, etc., so that everyone knows what needs doing at all times (and doesn’t have time wasted wondering if someone else will do something).

Conclusion

I hope this article has given you some food for thought on the subject of leadership. As you can see, there are many different qualities that make a good leader. But ultimately it all comes down to your personal style and approach: what works best for you as an individual? If we all did our jobs properly then maybe we wouldn’t need leaders at all!