Whatever your role or practice environment, here are techniques you can use to realize your leadership potential, advance your career, improve patient care, and influence the future of nursing. Two noted educators in the field of leadership development use an easy-to-read, interactive approach to guide you through the process. They identify the characteristics of leaders and followers and illustrate not only how, but also when, to use the qualities associated with each to achieve professional and personal success. Put todayÆs best tools to work for you! Evaluate your leadership abilities and skills with the student-tested Grossman & Valiga Leadership Characteristics and Skills Assessment tool. Use real-world case studies on strategies to develop your leadership potential and to solve problems. Develop your skills to function effectively as a follower, when appropriate. Cultivate your creativity with enhanced strategies. Affect positive change.

for yourself and others! Recognize the characteristics of true leadership and learn how leadership is different from management. See how leadership skills can shape both your professional and personal life. Explore how leadership relates to your current role and how it can shape your future roles. Learn about important contemporary nursing topics, such as the globalization of health care, aging populations and health care delivery settings. Refer to the annotated bibliography of classic and contemporary views on leadership. Free Resources Online at DavisPlus Log on to; http://davisplus.faciavis.com and type in the keyword: Grossman.

Interactive self-assessment quizzes with scoring, print, and e-mail functionality. Critical thinking exercises to develop your leadership skills. Annual updates by the authors to keep you current on issues and trends affecting nursing practice now.and in the future. Book jacket.