O what leadership style best describes your present

o What leadership style best describes your present or
former managers?
My former manager's leadership was Democratic Leadership. She always
made sure to get our input on matters that concern the nurses before
deciding. By doing this she always made us feel value and even when the
decision she made doesn’t match with our ideas, she always makes out
time to explain to us the rationale behind her decision and make out time
to answer any questions we might have.

o Why is it important for nurse managers to have a clear
understanding of their predominant leadership style ?
It is essential for nurse managers to have a clear understanding of their
predominant leadership style because it has an impact on the nurse's
willingness to carry out their duties and responsibilities with much
devotion, it can also help to minimize nurse turnover which will result in
retention of competent nurses. It also gives the nurse manager to
evaluate if her leadership style is effective and if not, it gives them the
opportunity to make changes.
Reference
Sullivan, E. (2018). Effective leadership and management in nursing.
New Jersey: Pearson Prentice-Hall.9th ed
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Collapse Subdiscussion Lori Cullum
Lori Cullum
Jun 7, 2020Jun 7 at 10:54am
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Hi Montserat,
I too work best under Transformation leadership. Positive feedback
and motivation from leaders makes a huge difference in what kind of work
ethics we are willing to give. Positivity is a great quality to have. I am an
easy come, easy go kind of person and can just about work well under all
leadership styles. But definitely like recognition and positive feedback the
best. Good luck in your future endeavors!
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Collapse Subdiscussion Alisha Ayon
Alisha Ayon
WednesdayJun 10 at 3:15pm
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Hello Montserat. I also like the transformation leadership style. A positive
work environment allows for the happiest employees. When your
employees are happy, they are more likely to help out when asked. I

prefer democratic leadership style. I see that is the style you are currently
work in. I am working under authoritarian and it is not the style for me.
Have you ever worked for a manager that uses authoritarian? With your
positive personality, I think you would be in the same boat as me as not
liking it. I wish that during the job interview process that manage had
disclose which leadership style they use. I think this would help with
personalities and finding the right environment for you.
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Collapse Subdiscussion Alisha Ayon
Alisha Ayon
TuesdayJun 9 at 8:33pm
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Of the four main leadership styles I believe I work best under the
democratic leadership style. I believe this style work best for me because
our input matters. I think the greatest leaders teach their people by
opportunities. When there is an issue the manager goes to their people
for a solution instead of demanding a new way. This allows the group to
work together to come up with the best common solution. We learn how
to problem solve, work together, and how to lead by example.