cover image - The Leadership Trajectory, 2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780443127540
Copyright: 2027
Page Count: 272
Imprint: Elsevier
List Price: $84.99

The Leadership Trajectory, 2nd Edition

by Patricia S. Yoder-Wise, RN, EdD, NEA-BC, ANEF, FAAN, Karren Kowalski, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN and Susan Sportsman, RN, PhD, ANEF, FAAN

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cover image - The Leadership Trajectory, 2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780443127540
Copyright: 2027
Page Count: 272
Imprint: Elsevier
List Price: $84.99
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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 Model and its use in nursing leadership
    • Coverage of the nursing 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 Tips boxes 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) Alert boxes cite examples of actions and statements to avoid
    • Legacy Leadership (LL) Lineup summaries 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 Model and its use
    • Coverage of the nursing bailout examines its ongoing effect on the nursing leadership profession
  • 1. What is Leadership?
    2. Leading to Legacies
    3. Legacy Leaders-Ship: The Model
    4. The Profession and Values
    5. Lifelong Learning
    6. Purpose
    7. Self-Assessing
    8. Reflecting
    9. Framing
    10. Inspiring
    11. Advocating
    12. Coaching
    13. Mentoring
    14. Visioning
    15. Wisdom

    Personal Overview
    16. Accountability
    17. Agility
    18. Attitudes
    19. Authenticity
    20. Capacity
    21. Courage
    22. Creativity
    23. Integrity
    24. Intelligence
    25. Presence
    26. Risking
    27. Spirituality
    28. Timing
    29. Trust
    30. Truthfulness
    31. Vulnerability
    32. Wellbeing

    Environment Overview
    33. Alliances
    34. Communication
    35. Contribution
    36. Culture
    37. Engagement
    38. Governance
    39. Innovation
    40. Negotiations
    41. Politics
    42. Processes
    43. Relationships
    44. Strategy
    45. Structure
    46. Exiting
  • 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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