Leadership Style Paper
Leaders are the foundation for any successful organization. Good leaders set a positive tone to direct workers in accomplishing the vision of the healthcare establishment. Nursing leaders delegate, dictate, guide staff, and assist those to achieve their highest potential (ANA, n.d.). The purpose of this paper is to discuss leadership, followership, and analyze results from a followership style test and the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ).
Description of Leadership and Followership Styles
Good leadership is crucial for any healthcare facility and those that have traits of leadership skills will maximize productivity for the business and shape a positive culture, promoting a healthy working atmosphere for followers.
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