Leadership is a difficult skill to teach in a classroom. Nonetheless, there is a body of information that can help students understand the qualities of leadership and learn how to acquire the skills that can be applied to make them effective when they are in leadership positions. Examples, case studies and involving practicing healthcare leaders as role model guest speakers can be helpful.
Suggested Textbooks:
Undergraduate:
- Dye, C (2010) Leadership in Healthcare: Essential Values and Skills, Second Edition. Chicago: Health Administration Press.
Graduate:
- Dye, C and Garman, A (2006) Exceptional Leadership:16 Critical Competencies for Healthcare Executives. Chicago: Health Administration Press.
- Kouzes, JM and Posner, B (2011) The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership. Pfeiffer
- Ledlow, GR & Coppola, MN. (2011). Leadership for Health Professionals: Theory, Skills and Applications. Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Supplemental Texts:
Studer, Q (2003) Hardwiring Excellence. Gulf Breeze FL: Fire Starter Publishing