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The embodiment of authentic leadership
Roberta Waite1, Nicole McKinney2, Mary Ellen Smith-Glasgow3
1Assistant Dean of Academic Integration and Evaluation of Community Programs, Associate Professor, Drexel University, Doctoral Nursing Department, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Philadelphia, PA..
Summary
This study highlights the importance of authentic leadership development for nursing students. An innovative course fostered critical thinking and self-awareness, leading to positive student feedback on personal and professional growth.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Leadership Development
- Higher Education
Background:
- Developing student leadership capacity and efficacy is crucial for the nursing profession.
- A strong foundation in critical thinking, including self-understanding, is vital for leadership development.
- Authentic leadership is a key component of this development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a theoretical overview of authentic leadership in comparison to other leadership theories.
- To describe the development and implementation of an authentic leadership course for undergraduate nursing students.
- To discuss the implications of authentic leadership development for nursing education.
Main Methods:
- A quantitative pre-post survey and qualitative evaluation questions were used.
- The study involved an authentic leadership course, the first in a series for the Macy Undergraduate Leadership Fellows Program.
- Investigator-developed instruments were utilized for data collection.
Main Results:
- Student feedback was overwhelmingly positive regarding the comprehensive nature of the course.
- The course affirmed the value of introspection for authentic leadership in personal and professional development.
- Critical pedagogy and action-oriented learning strategies enhanced student engagement.
Conclusions:
- Authentic leadership development is essential for nursing students' professional growth.
- Integrating self-understanding and critical thinking into leadership education yields positive outcomes.
- The implemented course design and teaching strategies effectively supported student learning and engagement.
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