Components of LeadershipAccording to Yoder-Wise (2011), “Leadership is the use of personal traits to constructively and ethically influence patients, families and staff through a process in which clinicians and organizational outcomes are achieved through collective efforts” (p. 612). The following paragraphs will explain the components of leadership of an anonymous healthcare facility. Leadership and Management Roles According to our textbook, there are two main classifications of leadership approaches, transformational leadership and transactional leadership (Yoder-Wise, 2011). Transformational leadership focuses on motivating and building relationships with staff through a shared vision and mission (Frandsen, 2013). The transactional leadership approach involves a superior with minimal or no employee input (Yoder-Wise, 2011). Nurse Manager Philosophy and Leadership Style The clinical leadership preceptor with whom I had the opportunity to work throughout the semester considers herself a transformational leader. (JP, personal communication, March 23, 2014). The preceptor displays transformational leadership behavior characteristics such as demonstrating charisma, inspiring and motivating unity, viewing each employee as an individual (Yoder-Wise, 2011). For example, she strives to know each employee individually by gaining knowledge about their personal life, such as their likes, dislikes, hobbies, and family life, before hiring the employee (JP, personal communication , March 23, 2014). . She also promotes and encourages employees in her unit to function as a team and not as individuals (JP, personal communication, March 23, 2014). Personnel management Management is a complex process of guiding... middle of paper ..... The planned change model of ., Watson and Westley includes seven phases during which change is planned, implemented and evaluated (Yoder-Wise, 2011). The result of this question is an ongoing process; the need was submitted to the Nursing Practice Council, which referred the issue to the hospital policy council for implementation in policy (T. personal communication, April 2, 2014). Works cited Frandsen, B. (2013). Nursing leadership management and leadership styles. Retrieved from http://www.aanac.org/docs/white-papers/2013-nursing-leadership---management-leadership-styles.pdf?sfvrsn=2 Yoder-Wise, P. S. (2011). Direct and manage nursing care. (5th ed., 31, 39-42, 147-148, 245-247, 326-329, 345, 431, 491, 612). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby. Wise, D. (2014). Learn about the right culture. Retrieved from https://www.justculture.org/getting-to-know-just-culture/