The Ideal Leader
Consider your existing convictions about ideal leaders in light of the readings and resources you have explored thus far in this course. Construct a short 2-page (500 words) APA styled paper guided by the following questions:
• Think of a good leader that you have known, what makes that person an effective leader?
• What is the most important characteristic for effective leadership? (List the five most important characteristics and then make a case for the most important of these five.)
• Do you feel that leadership can be learned, or is it an innate skill?
• How do/should effective leaders work with and participate in teams?
• What career-related questions or concerns do you have as nurses with regard to leadership?
Readings
8 Major Leadership theories: Strengths, Weaknesses and Examples
