1. Effective Leadership
“Leaders aren’t born they are
made. And they are made just like
anything else, through hard
work.”- Vince Lombardi

2. Forbes Magazine’s Three Fundamentals
of Effective Leadership
1. Inspiring vision of achievement-
Success always starts with a vision and a plan
1. Superior communication-
Be the teams Chief Listening
Officer & effectively share
information
3. Excellent judgment- Know
when you are headed in the right
direction, and be able to make the right
decisions when you are headed in the wrong direction
-John Ryan, 2009

3. Tips for Effective Leadership
• Be proactive
▫ Prioritize the tasks and goals of the department
▫ Stay organized
▫ Plan for the future
• Understand and listen to your employees
▫ Communication is key
▫ Show genuine concern
▫ Show genuine enthusiasm

4. Tips for Effective Leadership
• Know your ethical limitations
▫ Understand Sunshine Medical’s Ethics Policy
▫ Be prepared to stand up for right thing
• Work with the strengths of the team
▫ Understand your own strengths and the strengths
of the team
▫ Use strengths in assigning task
▫ Know weaknesses so you can develop your team

5. Tips for Effective Leaders
• Be a role model, not just at work
▫ Carry yourself appropriately
▫ Be aware of your actions and words
▫ Evoke integrity
• Motivate the team
▫ Push your team to be better when you know they
are capable
▫ Inspire team members with a common goal

6. Tips for Effective Leaders
• Be willing to adapt to change & learn from
mistakes
▫ You will make mistakes as a new Nurse Manager-
IT IS OKAY, BUT LEARN FROM THEM!
▫ If you need help, ask! Sunshine Medical is here to
help you!
• Encourage collaboration amongst the team
▫ Make sure employees understand the importance
of collaboration
▫ If collaboration is not taking place, take action to
encourage collaboration

7. Finally…
Being an effective leader may take time, but if you
follow these tips and have faith in yourself you
will be on the right path towards becoming a
great leader!
“Management is doing things right, leadership is
doing the right things”
- Peter Drucker