The Quantum Leader: Applications for the New World of Work / Edition 2

by Kathy Malloch, Tim Porter-O'Grady

Overview

The Quantum Leader expands principles and behaviors of the best-selling Quantum Leadership: A Resource for Health Care Innovation, Second Edition by presenting new and more in-depth challenges for the leader using contemporary case studies and scenarios. Readers will gain insight into the complexities of the work of leadership and develop new approaches to the often seemingly impossible challenges of the complex world of health care. Filled with case studies, scenarios, and additional content, The Quantum Leader develops skills so students can be more than merely competent leaders, but rather leaders recognized for their excellence in health care leadership.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780763765408
Publisher:	Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication date:	12/23/2008
Edition description:	2E
Pages:	246
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Professor of Practice, College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona, Clinical Professor, Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus, Ohio, Clinical Consultant, API Healthcare Inc., Hartford, Wisconsin


Senior Part ner, Tim Porter-O’Grady Associates, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, Professor of Practice, College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona, Clinical Professor, Leadership Scholar, Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus, Ohio

Table of Contents

Chapter Foreward
Chapter Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 Making Sense of Transformation: Quantum Realities in a New Age
Chapter 2 Leading in a New Age
Chapter 3 Quantum Leadership: Effective Conflict
Chapter 4 Confronting Crisis: The Leadership of Constant Change
Chapter 5 The Vulnerable Leader
Chapter 6 Leading Innovation Processes
Chapter 7 Creating a Culture of Safety
Chapter 8 The Fully Engaged Leader
Chapter 9 Turning Toxic Behaviors into Transformational Actions
Chapter 10 The Leader as Mentor and Coach
Chapter 11 Leading with Courage
Chapter 12 Leadership and Care of the Self
Chapter Index

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Helen Ewing, DHSc, MN, RN (A. T. Still University)
Description: This is a unique and practical guide to the development of advanced leadership skills in healthcare professionals.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide information and strategies that can be applied to leadership roles in healthcare. The ultimate goal of the book is to provide readers with the extensive preparation necessary to attain higher level leadership competencies. It introduces the theory of the quantum leader, which integrates the principles of transformational leadership with the ideologies of conflict management and change theory, requisites to lead in the current challenging healthcare system.
Audience: The ideal audience includes current leaders in healthcare who are seeking innovative ways to evolve their leadership skills. This book would be an excellent resource for new leaders or healthcare students wanting to know more about the skills required for successful leadership. It also would be helpful for all healthcare professionals, as this group of practitioners typically hold decision-making and team leadership roles.
Features: Each chapter is well designed with learning objectives and good definitions of terminology. Gems or boxed advice are incorporated throughout, providing encouraging strategies to cope with leadership dilemmas. Highlighted boxes display summaries of principles, promoting quick access to the information. The book is well formatted with large print, good use of white space, and bulleting and bolding of headings to enhance navigability. Extensive graphics illustrate complex concepts. Multiple case studies, application exercises, and suggested readings promote reflection on the theory and application of the principles. The principles needed to apply quantum leadership are clearly identified. Many important topics for leaders are addressed: leadership and continuous learning; interpersonal competence; creating a conflict-friendly culture; leadership of constant change; the fully engaged leader; and turning toxic behaviors into transformational actions.
Assessment: This is an excellent guide for leaders who want to advance their leadership skills. The authors are obviously very skilled and knowledge about leadership and organizational behavior. This is a very good resource for all current or future leaders.

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