Leader and Manager, & Why We Need to Be Both Jim McGraw, RN, MN Tarrant County College

Who were 20 Important Leaders in Our Country’s History?

Who were 20 Important in Our Country’s History? Who were 20 Important Managers in Our Country’s History?

How are these Leaders and Managers Different?

Commonly Cited Traits Of A Good Leader u Honest / Has Integrity u Self Confident u Emotionally Stable u Courageous u Flexible u Adaptable u Innovative / Creative u Vision Charismatic?

What Is A Leader? A leader is an individual with the “capacity and will to rally men and women to a common purpose, and the character which will inspire confidence.” -Field Marshal Montgomery

1944 Definition Of Leadership “... leadership is the art of inspiring, guiding, and directing bodies of men so that they ardently desire to do what the leader wishes.” - Fleet Admiral Ernie King, USN 1944 War Instructions

Leadership Leadership is the process of influencing the activities of an individual or a group in efforts toward goal achievement in a given situation. Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard Management of Organizational Behavior

Focus Of A Leader u Establishing / Maintaining Direction u Aligning People u Motivating and Inspiring u Institutionalizing a Leadership Centered Culture

Management “Management is the process of working with and through individuals and groups and other resources to accomplish organizational goals.” -Paul Hersey

Attributes Of A Good Manager Skills u Technical u Human u Conceptual Characteristics u u Analytic Thinking u u Decision Making u u Communications u u Stress Management u u Flexibility

Who Can Lead? “Leadership is a difficult, but not impossible, quality to acquire. Any individual who really wants to be a leader can be one. It takes hard work, knowledge, and enthusiasm, but it can be done.” -Admiral Arleigh Burke

Leader And Manager Roles Leader u Copes with Change Manager u u Copes with Complexity

Leader And Manager Roles Leader u Copes with Change u Creates What Works Better Manager u u Copes with Complexity u u Ensures Things Work

Leader And Manager Roles Leader u Copes with Change u Creates What Works Better u Looks to Future Manager u u Copes with Complexity u u Ensures Things Work u u Worries About Today

Leader And Manager Roles Leader u Copes with Change u Creates What Works Better u Looks to Future u Inspires People to Do More Manager u u Copes with Complexity u u Ensures Things Work u u Worries About Today u u A day’s work for a day’s pay

Leader And Manager Roles Leader u Copes with Change u Creates What Works Better u Looks to Future u Inspires People to Do More u Creates Goals & Objectives for Multiple Years Manager u u Copes with Complexity u u Ensures Things Work u u Worries About Today u u A day’s work for a day’s pay u u Plans to Implement Year’s Objectives

Leader And Manager Roles Leader u Copes with Change u Creates What Works Better u Looks to Future u Inspires People to Do More u Creates Goals & Objectives for Multiple Years u Focuses on Effectiveness Manager u u Copes with Complexity u u Ensures Things Work u u Worries About Today u u A day’s work for a day’s pay u u Plans to Implement Year’s Objectives u u Focuses on Efficiency

Leader’s & Manager’s Perspectives on People Prepare people for the future. –vs Prepare people for today’s job.

Leader’s & Manager’s Perspectives on People The most valuable resource in the organization –vs A commodity whose value is driven by the marketplace.

Leader’s & Manager’s Perspectives on People Take care of the people and they will take care of the organization –vs Do only what the market demands for employees.

Leader and Manager Both Elements are Required for Success!

Similarities Working through others Responsible for outcomes

Differences Emphasis –People vs. Numbers Motives –Principles vs. Process Time Perspective –Long Term vs. Short Term

How to be a leader Watch Read Listen Ask Plan Do (Risk!) Evaluate

United States Marine Corps Leadership Principles

Marine Corps Leadership Principles Know yourself and seek self- improvement.

Marine Corps Leadership Principles Be technically and tactically proficient.

Marine Corps Leadership Principles Develop a sense of responsibility among your subordinates.

Marine Corps Leadership Principles Make sound and timely decisions.

Marine Corps Leadership Principles Set the example.

Marine Corps Leadership Principles Know your Marines and look out for their welfare.

Marine Corps Leadership Principles Keep your Marines informed.

Marine Corps Leadership Principles Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions.

Marine Corps Leadership Principles Ensure assigned tasks are understood, supervised and accomplished.

Marine Corps Leadership Principles Train your Marines as a team.

Marine Corps Leadership Principles Employ your command in accordance with its capabilities.

What sort of nurse educator tasks require leadership?

What sort of nurse educator tasks require management?

Why is leadership needed in health care today? People are the key to organization’s success Continuing Change Rise of the “clueless” manager –MBA without experience.

Summary u Leader: –Provides Direction –Aligns People –Motivates –Shapes For The Future –Copes With Change u Manager: –Analyzes How –Implements Solutions –Copes With Complexity An Organization Needs Both!

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