A Critique Of Leadership Style - 1132 Words

LEADERSHIP CRITIQUE This paper is a critique of preceptor leadership methods. I will describe my current preceptor’s leadership style, giving an example of an observed valuable leadership strategy and why I found it to be successful. Shadowed by an example of an observed unsuccessful leadership strategy, how I responded, and a recommended strategy for the situation described. Ending with the type of leader I aspire to be in the future and my final thought regarding leadership. Preceptor Leadership Style First, I will critique the Nurse Manager for Baker City Health Department who precepted during my Fall 2017 Leadership course. Additionally, she oversees the School-Based Heath Center (SBHC) located at the local High School, the location†¦show more content†¦During this meeting we communicated about unmet needs for the project. Being new to this event, I needed an in-depth explanation. Her situational leadership style was confirmed through explanations and my comprehension. Some areas she needed to emphasize on, while others were easier to understand. I may have left overwhelmed, but she did not create a feeling of incompetence. Proving she exhibits this style of leadership. Unsuccessful Leadership Style Secondly, in contrast, I once obtained a preceptor who created the feeling of incompetence and left me feeling unwelcome. This occurred during a rotation at a hospital. This preceptors’ leadership skills were unsuccessful and ruled by autocratic command. When communication happened, it was one way. This created an unfriendly work environment and unpleasant partnership. For instance, I was dismissed, sent to read charts and not to interact with the patient. I complied until I heard my patient calling for the nurse and her not being there. Incidentally, I was the student nurse with an obligation to aid the patient under our care. I inquired on how I could contribute that lead to offering support with toileting needs. Accordingly, I entered the room and assisted. Instead of leaving due to cardiac issues I remained in the room until finished. While there, I simultaneously finished my head to toe as required by my instructor. This led to my preceptor going to myShow MoreRelatedCritique of Meindle’s Management and Leadership Styles1177 Words   |  5 PagesCase Analysis: Zelte USA By Kimberley Coleman Strayer University BUS 520 Critique Meindle’s management and leadership styles. Meindle’s approach to management resembles a hierarchal structure, with orders coming down from the top with very little upward communication. He didn’t pay much attention to individual personalities. Maintaining tight control over all company operations was the way Meindle managed Zelte. He refused to allow other sales representatives to contact the company’sRead MoreCharacteristics Of A Transformational Leadership963 Words   |  4 PagesCharacteristics of Good Leadership Leadership comes in many facets. 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