How to be a Nurse or Midwife Leader

How to be a Nurse or Midwife Leader is an indispensable guide for all nurses and midwives who wish to develop and improve their practice as leaders. Written in collaboration with the NHS Leadership Academy, this practical book draws on the real experience of over 10,000 nurses and midwives to bring leadership dilemmas to life in specific situations.Key learning features include:How to develop your self-awarenessHow to develop your personal impact and presenceHow to survive and thriveHow to get your message acrossHow to get the best out of othersHow to work with and lead other professionals and patientsHow to have courageous conversationsHow to balance conflicting demands and needsContaining exercises and reflective questions to help apply theory to leadership practice, How to be a Nurse or Midwife Leader is an ideal companion for all nurses and midwives, whether you are newly qualified, or stepping into a team leader role.