NURS 414 - Leadership Lecture Flashcards

A collection of vocabulary flashcards based on the concepts of leadership as discussed in the NURS 414 lecture. These flashcards cover definitions and essential terms related to effective leadership, management, emotional intelligence, and various leadership styles.

Leadership

The ability to influence and guide individuals or teams toward achieving shared goals and visions.

Management

The process of overseeing and coordinating resources, tasks, and people to achieve specific organizational goals, focusing on efficiency and stability.

Followership

The active engagement of individuals in supporting leaders and organizational goals, requiring trust and responsibility.

Emotional Intelligence

The ability to recognize, understand, and manage one’s own emotions and the emotions of others.

Transactional Leadership

A leadership style based on structured exchanges and performance monitoring, focusing on rewards and punishments to ensure tasks are completed.

Transformational Leadership

A leadership approach that inspires and motivates followers with a compelling vision and encourages personal and professional growth.

Democratic Leadership

A leadership style that values input from team members in decision-making processes, encouraging group discussion and consensus.

Laissez-Faire Leadership

A leadership style that provides group members with complete autonomy, allowing them to self-manage with minimal guidance from the leader.

Authoritarian Leadership

A leadership style where the leader makes all decisions with little to no input from team members, often used in high-pressure situations.

Leader-Member Exchange Theory (LMX)

A theory that emphasizes the unique relationships between leaders and individual team members, highlighting in-group and out-group dynamics.

Servant Leadership

A leadership philosophy that prioritizes the needs of others, empowering team members and fostering their growth and well-being.

Quantum Leadership

A leadership approach that emphasizes adaptability and creativity in rapidly changing environments, focusing on problem-solving and relationships.

Self-Awareness

The recognition and understanding of one’s own emotions, strengths, and limitations and their impact on others.

Situational Awareness

The ability to accurately perceive and understand the context and needs of a situation to inform decision-making.

Cognitive Competency

Knowledge and expertise in one’s clinical area that informs effective decision-making and problem-solving.

Management Skills

The abilities required to effectively organize, coordinate, and monitor resources and processes to achieve desired outcomes.

Psychological Safety

An environment where team members feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and concerns without fear of negative consequences.

Trust in Leadership

The belief in the reliability and integrity of a leader, essential for effective leadership and team collaboration.

Communication Skills

The abilities to convey information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences and to listen actively to understand their perspectives.