1. Kayleigh Perlotto Lead 444
The Need of 21st Century Leaders: efficient and Effective relationships
Kayleigh Perlotto
Lead 444

2. Personal experiences Recreational Therapy student
Personal leadership experiences
Recreational Therapy Association (RTA) executive officer
Secretary Spring 2016
President Fall 2016
Speaker at North Carolina Recreational Therapy Association (NCRTA)
Writing Fellow
Service dog training
High value on relationships, particularly in relation to personal growth

3. The Importance of effective and efficient relationships in leadership
Research suggests effective relationships require:
High degrees of trust, respect, admiration, and social exchange
Higher levels of performance, job satisfaction, dependability, and have low turnover
High levels of mentoring, coaching, and socializing
Research suggests efficient relationships:
Thrive between quality individuals
Place a high value on time
Result in better outcomes

4. Needs of leadership in healthcare: styles
Servant Leadership
Definition: Balance between leader and follower; putting others first
Qualities: Values opinions, cultivates trust, sharing knowledge, encouragement, and long-term
Charismatic Leadership
Definition: Charm and persuasiveness of the leader; driven by convictions and commitment to their cause
Qualities: Respect, halo effect, self-development, determined, responsible, and visionary
Motivational Leadership
Definition: Motivating others to strive for certain goals rather than simply act on orders; create a safe and trusting environment
Qualities: Visionary, clear goals, lead by example, encouragement, optimistic, give praise, and communicate

5. Needs of leadership in healthcare: Theory
Transformational Leadership
Definition: a leader works with followers to identify needed change, creating a vision to guide the change through inspiration, and executing the change in tandem with committed members of a group serves to enhance the motivation, morale, and job- performance of followers
Characteristics: Idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration

6. Focus: HealthCare occupations
Hypothesis:
If individuals pursue a healthcare occupation, then they are more likely to place a higher value on effective and efficient relationships because it can lead to better outcomes and results for the entire group.

7. HEALTH OCCUPATIONS SURVEY
84% completion rate (42/50)
Respondent Demographics
76% /24% gender split (female/male)
Respondent age range years old
< 25 years: 38
>26 years: 4

8. Respondents by major

9. Motivation Behind choice of major

10. Goal Attainment

11. Top 5 Reported Important Leadership Relationship Qualities

12. PUBLISHED RESEARCH
The Importance of Strategic Leadership in Healthcare Management (Budak and Kar, 2014)
Leadership of Healthcare Professionals: Where Do We Stand? (Al-sawai, 2013)
Conclusion: “The concepts of strategic management and leadership have become essential elements of healthcare management as a result of the increase of quality expectation and competition level especially in the health sector of the globalization of the world” (p.19)
Conclusion: “Guidance of effective leadership should focus on the dynamic relationships between leadership values, culture, capabilities and the organizational context... The most important role of the leader could be described as ensuring a ready supply of replacement leaders to maintain organizational progress in the ever-changing healthcare environment” (p.287)

13. Solution: How to build more efficient and effective relationships in leaders of the 21st century
1. Develop
Focus on developing horizontal relationships
Seek out opportunities
2. Adjust
Advice and input needed from others will change
Re-evaluate the network
Take the time to identify where input and changes are needed
3. Work
Ask for help and input from others
Remain open-minded to suggestions
Understand what can be done to help ensure success
Share what is needed and expected from others to meet the goal(s)
4. Share
Share information and knowledge: Give more than you take
Build a reputation

14. References
A. Al-Sawai. (2014). The importance of strategic leadership in healthcare management. International Refereed Academic Social Sciences Journal, 15, 1-19.
F. Budak and A. Kar. (2013). Leadership of healthcare professionals: Where do we stand? Oman Medical Journal, 28(4), DOI: /omj
Additional Resources
[Tedx Talks]. (2016, June 2). What’s love got to do with it? Leadership in new era of healthcare. [Video File]. Retrieved from

15. Questions?