The leadership style of a person is the manner in which they interact with their followers and influence them. It includes the way they interact with their followers, how they make decisions and deal with conflict. Leaders in health care must understand their style of leadership because they can affect both staff morale as well as quality of care. Successful leaders should have the ability to adjust their style depending on what is happening and take into account different viewpoints.
Understanding their leadership style will help healthcare leaders identify the areas they need to improve or change to motivate and inspire others. Additionally, having an awareness of one’s personal strengths and weaknesses will help them become more effective at delegating tasks and setting realistic goals for themselves and others. Ultimately, being mindful of one’s individual approach to leading will allow healthcare leaders to provide high quality care that meets the needs of patients while also creating an engaging work environment for staff members.