Designed to help students excel at every stage of their leadership path, The Leadership Trajectory: Developing Legacy Leaders-Ship, 2nd Edition, follows a five-element framework that addresses the core attributes of a leader — character, commitment, connectedness, compassion and confidence. This unique and practical text offers strategic guidance on the actions they need to take to become more influential in any environment to move themselves and their team to greater contributions. Students will learn how to develop the skills, mindset, and aptitude to succeed regardless of where they are in their position, setting or education journey.
NEW!What is Leadership? chapter explores what the future might be like for nurse leaders
Updated virtual communication coverage addresses the effects of remote and hybrid work on the leadership profession, and how nurse managers can lead effectively in these environments
Introduction to AI technology discusses how nurse leaders can collaborate with nurse informaticists, ethicists, engineers and other stakeholders when AI implementation is considered
Peer-review comments in the opening chapters expand on the Trajectory Modeland its use in nursing leadership
Coverage of thenursing bailout examines its ongoing effect on the nursing leadership profession
Five-element framework throughout the text explores the core attributes of an effective leader — character, commitment, connectedness, compassion, and confidence
Success Tipsboxes within most chapters offer practical strategies for successfully using key chapter concepts in practice
Reflection Questions at the end of each chapter emphasize the importance of the topic covered as a strategy for growth
Legacy Leadership (LL) Alertboxes cite examples of actions and statements to avoid
Legacy Leadership (LL) Lineupsummaries conclude each chapter to students you create an action plan related to the topic
NEW!What is Leadership? chapter explores what the future might be like for nurse leaders
Updated virtual communication coverage addresses the effects of remote and hybrid work on the leadership profession, and how nurse managers can lead effectively in these environments
Introduction to AI technology discusses how nurse leaders can collaborate with nurse informaticists, ethicists, engineers and other stakeholders when AI implementation is considered
Peer-review comments in the opening chapters expand on the Trajectory Modeland its use
Coverage of thenursing bailout examines its ongoing effect on the nursing leadership profession
Patricia S. Yoder-Wise, RN, EdD, NEA-BC, ANEF, FAAN, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas, USA, Karren Kowalski, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, President, Kowalski and Associates Consulting, Castle Rock, CO, USA and Susan Sportsman, RN, PhD, ANEF, FAAN, Formerly Dean, College of Health Science and Human Services, Midwestern State University; Associate Dean of Nursing, Texas Tech University; Vice President, Mental Health Programs, Harris Methodist Health System, USA
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