The concept of excellence is always aiming for your best in whatever you do. It takes discipline, choreography, responsibility, caring, skepticism, perseverance, and passion to achieve excellence (Grossman & Valiga, 2017). These things all contribute to the development of caring leaders. Leaders strive for excellence in themselves and others because they do not want anything less than perfect (Grossman & Valiga, 2017).
The leadership environment assessment survey shows that my organization supports and expects leadership among employees. Every quarter the chief nursing officer holds an open meeting where all employees are encouraged to attend and ask questions or bring up concerns. These meetings provide an opportunity to share information and create a trusting environment. According to Grossman and Valiga, “a leadership development environment is characterized by good channels of communication and a sense that all members are free to suggest ideas” (2017, p. 212). I believe that communication is a key aspect to the development of leaders and these meetings create an atmosphere where individuals feel welcome to share ideas.
One way I can promote the development of leadership skills in my organization is through networking. This would encourage the exchange of information between departments/disciplines outside of the CNO meetings. As a result, connections are built that encourage collaboration and professional support will be developed among employees (Nicholl & Tracey, 2007). How else can networking contribute to the development of leadership skills?
Sarah Antunes
References
Grossman, S. C., & Valiga, T. M. (2017). The new leadership challenge: creating the future of nursing (5th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis Company.
Nicholl H, & Tracey C. (2007). Applied leadership. Networking for nurses. Nursing Management - UK, 13(9), 26–29. Retrieved from http://prx-keiser.lirn.net/login?url=http%3a%2f%2fsearch.ebscohost.com%2flogin.aspx%3fdirect%3dtrue%26db%3dccm%26AN%3d106255185%26site%3dehost-live
