Mandy M Britton
October 13, 2014
University of Phoenix
Maire Simington
Philosophy of Leadership
As a leader, it is important to be able to see when there are issues but also it is important as a leader to be able to handle issues or problems in a way that is democratic. A successful leader is one who is able to lead their employees but also has the respect and trust of his or her staff. All organizations go through changes and challenges and that is when strong leadership steps in and tries to carry the organization and prepare the organization for these challenges.
The role of a health care leader is every challenging because in many ways it is not like a leadership role compared to other organizations. When you are a leader in a health care organization you are in charge of how your organization treats and care for a patient. This means that as a leader you hold the well-being of your patients in your hands because as a leader you represent the health care organization. A leader in health care should follow by example and be able to make decisions that are not always the most popular decision because the climate of health care can change often, especially economically but also have the respect of their employees. A health care leader should also be transparent and be open when it comes to communication and being able to express to the employees expectations from the organization. A good leader should also be able to lend their ear to employees so they can express their feedback but also give opinions to help better the organization.
There are many different leadership theories but in health care I feel that behavioral theories is a type of leadership that can be very effective in health care. This theory means that leaders are made not born and in health care many employees can become leaders because of the passion they have for the job and the experience they learn over years. In health care experience is something that is