Leadership covers a wide range of strengths and weaknesses, stemming from different traits and characteristics to form several well-known types of leadership. These included laissez-faire leadership, transactional leadership, autocratic leadership, democratic leadership, and most importantly transformational leadership (Ebadifard Azar & Sarabi Asiabar, 2015). How a leader uses each of these styles will impact the effectiveness of roles, identification, analyzation of the situation, the environment, and the followers depending upon the leader’s role in the corresponding situation (Ebadifard Azar & Sarabi Asiabar, 2015). From examining this it is clear the best style for me under my future career in the healthcare system would be transformational …show more content…
This however comes under much scrutiny and debate on how to engage and requisite skills, abilities, and styles of leaders who are capable of leading public health in the future (Carlton et al., 2015). This has created a preference or requirement among organizations for transformational leadership, as it is often connected to improved quality, employee satisfaction, increased productivity, efficacy, charisma, and vision (Carlton et al., 2015). Transformational leadership styles have also been highly correlated with better leadership outcomes, proving it as a more effective and consistent style within the health care system (Carlton et al., 2015). However it is important to mention that while transformational leadership enables leaders in public health to engage communities in efforts to improve population health, many other leadership qualities such as those that support general and regular organization tasks and responsibilities must not be overlooked (Carlton et al., …show more content…
In addition, this can proved by a study of leadership in Oxford House, finding that transformational and transactional styles of leadership were both positively correlated to each other, demonstrating that both are effective when used together (Komer, Jason, Harvey, & Olson, 2015). Traits, attributes, and behaviors of transactional leadership are based on the leader’s ability to motivate followers, while providing an appealing vision, stimulating challenges, and being an inspiring role model (Dóci, Stouten, & Hofmans, 2015). These also include behaviors such as being proactive, innovating, risk-taking, challenging others, and shaping meaning and creating purpose (Dóci et al., 2015). It was also found that transformational leaders transfer their enthusiasm and high power to their followers through active modelling, increasing the power as a component of work engagement in others (Hayati, Charkhabi, & Naami,
A leader may achieve this with captivation, emotional intelligence, and through the empowerment of followers (Hutchison & Jackson, 2013). Moreover, transformational leadership research focuses on individual traits and leader-follower dyad characteristics that influence organizational change. Many research studies explore this theory and its impact on the nursing profession (Fischer, 2016). Largely, transformational leadership in the nursing context is directly and indirectly associated with staff satisfaction, decreased turnover, and improved patient outcomes (Fischer, 2016; Bormann, & Abrahamson, 2014; Merrill, 2015). It is possible to connect the benefits of transformational leadership styles to the leader 's ability to empower followers, simultaneously increasing their commitment to the organization (Fischer, 2016; Bormann, & Abrahamson, 2014; Merrill, 2015).
HCIS 725 Leadership in Healthcare Practice Kirsten Blatchford Contrasting Leadership Models Leadership models are developing to adapt to the changing needs of people and the surrounding environment (Dye, 2017). It is important for leaders to be flexible and take part in change to guide their teams and organizations to success. Over time, the theories of leadership have grown and taken different forms. The great man theory and trait theory were the initial concepts used to explain leadership. Situational leadership theories and transactional theories then emerged to help shape our understanding of leadership.
Wong (2015) addresses that 50% of studies that have addressed patient outcomes found clinical leadership to be at fault for morbidity, mortality, and increased hospital stays versus the primary condition of the patient. Transformational leadership was found to be a key leadership theory in decreasing patient adverse events, such as from medication errors and hospital acquired infections (Wong, 2015). The results from these studies determined that transformational leadership contributes to a healthy work environment by boosting staff support, open and honest communication, and trust, which promotes positive team working relationships (Wong,
In addition, an individualized leadership development plan, including a goal will be discussed. Literature Review To achieve transformational leadership one must achieve these key 5 practices (Ajanaku & Lubbe, 2021). The first competent transformational leadership, modelling the way, can be achieved through setting the example for those around you. In order for this to be effective, the nurse should develop trust and respect, with those around them. Building trust as a leader can influence those around you to have confidence in one's abilities to lead and be more inclined to follow.
TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP Transformational Leadership is defined as leadership style focused on effecting revolutionary change in organizations through a commitment to the organization’s vision. (Sullivan & Decker, 2001) Transformational leaders are usually given higher position and are known for their charismatic sense and ability to develop high visions and regards in the work they do. They often give their best performances due to the low morale or self esteem Example: Steve Job, Bill Gates and Ratan Tata. As the existentialist rightly said, we always have a choice, in doing what we already have done or doing that which we have never done.
Transformational Leadership in Nursing Introduction Transformational Leadership is the moral ability of a person to make sound judgment and wise decision to influence and inspire others to perform the best outcome even in the critical situation. It is the ability to guide others not just in words, but also by example. Nurses are able to cultivate trust and harmony and establish good relationship with their patients and co-workers through effective and constant communication and intervention. They respond to the basic needs and expectation (Rousel, 2011), they set aside their personal interest for the benefit of their patients and the organization.
I’ve been told that I am a natural-born leader my whole life. I used to think leadership was simply about confidence, but it is comprised of so much more. Leadership encompasses values of collaboration, mutual respect, and the commonality of a goal. As I’ve gotten older, my definition of leadership has shifted as I have surrounded myself with strong leaders who not only encourage but inspire others to be better. Within the healthcare field, leadership is always evolving.
1.4 LITERATURE REVIEW The researcher conducted an extensive review of literature pertaining to transformational and transactional leadership and their effect on employee engagement. 1.4.1 TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP Transformational leaders are seen to be inspirational in the sense that they strive towards the common good of their followers and the organisation as a whole. they do this by creating opportunities for their followers thereby influencing and driving an engaged and empowered culture.
Bass & Riggio (2005, pp. 4-8) explains that transformational leaders inspire their followers to exceed their own expectations and perceived capabilities and is comprised of the four components of idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation and individualised consideration. DuBrin (2016, p.163) suggest that leaders in a time of crisis need to
Healthcare is a complex industry and these skills are essential to a smoothly run system. For instance, leadership skills are considered very important because good leaders are able to be authoritative but also have an interpersonal relationship with the people they are mentoring or leading (Cushing, 2016). This creates a positive work environment and enhances quality of care given to patients. Furthermore, a well-rounded leader in the health care industry will create opportunities for their employees and introduce them to challenges while also supporting them though the situation (Cushing, 2016). Also, a skill incorporated into leadership that can be connected to management is the change factor of healthcare.
Introduction: Any organization recognizes the significance of leadership and its crucial role in achieving their goals and success. In healthcare organizations, the complexity of the system and the difference in defining its success goals are reshaping the practice of leadership and its standards. According to House et al. (2002, p.5) a leader is able to influence, motivate, and enable others to contribute to the success of the organization or task. Healthcare and business settings are different in terms of goals and system contexts.
Transformational Leadership As described by McShane and Von Glinow (2015)
In developing a theoretical framework of transformational leadership the study focuses on Leithwood and Jantzi (1994) “Effects of transformational leadership on
We are quick to declare the enduring principles and theories of leadership. However, across the health care systems, current successful or effective leaders are swift to point out how fundamentally things have changed and how much more challenging leadership is nowadays. (ASHP Foundation, 201, p.1). Leaders in health care organizations are quite often functioning under in fast-paced conditions characterized by dynamic and unified complex issues redefining our existence. All the same, effective leadership is sine qua none to achieving the required success, growth and development of every establishment.
Leadership is one of the most important functions of management and plays central role in driving employees towards mission while achieving organizational goals (Maxwell, 2013). This paper studies one of the most influential leader in public health who have made great contributions in enabling better healthcare outcomes. In this regard, influential leader’s contributions to the healthcare community and its leadership style will be thoroughly evaluated. To determine how this influential leader become a great visionary, factors contributing to the leader’s success will be thoroughly evaluated. The paper also analyzes the influential leader’s circumstances / struggles and recommends alternative approaches, which could have been employed in order