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Tying It All Together (cont.) |
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February 2008 Vol. 58 No. 2 |
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Leadership:
What does it mean to be a leader? Everyone can learn to lead by discovering the power that lies within each one of us to make a difference and being prepared when the call to lead comes. To be a successful leader one must first be led. Everyday leaders are born and those leaders have paved the road of success so others may attempt the journey. One true leader that we have all learned about in nursing lectures is Florence Nightingale. Nightingale enhanced the field of nursing and made it one to be recognized. She provided the world with insight into the field of nursing. Nightingale was a genuine leader which was evident in the work that she did everyday. Leaders must be motivated to seek out change to make the entity healthier. We as nursing students hold the key for leadership in nursing. We have been equipped with the knowledge to succeed as a leader. John W. Gardner, secretary of health, education, and welfare under President Lyndon Johnson stated, “The cynic says, one man can’t do anything. I say, only one man can do anything.” Leadership starts with just one person who sees that change is needed and follows through. Remember each one can reach one. We each carry the responsibility to be a leader in some aspect of our daily lives. With a vision comes a great leader who will ignite the spark in others to take hold of the same vision needed to make a difference. |
