Data-Based Self-awareness as the Foundation for Effective Leadership

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Leadership
• Nursing Administration
• Executive Development

Background:

• New nurse executives face unique challenges in transitioning to leadership roles.
• Developing critical executive competencies is essential for success in nursing leadership.
• Self-awareness is increasingly recognized as a key component of effective leadership.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of the AONL Nurse Executive Fellowship on developing executive competencies.
• To explore the role of self-assessment in enhancing leadership effectiveness for new nurse executives.
• To identify common challenges faced by newly appointed nurse executives.

Main Methods:

• The study involved participants of the AONL Nurse Executive Fellowship.
• An in-depth, specialized assessment process was utilized.
• Learnings were gathered from the first two cohorts of the fellowship.

Main Results:

• The fellowship supports nurses new to executive roles in developing critical competencies.
• The assessment process helps participants understand themselves and their leadership impact.
• Insights gained highlight challenges for new executives and the benefits of self-awareness.

Conclusions:

• The AONL Nurse Executive Fellowship effectively supports the development of nurse leaders.
• Self-awareness, fostered through specialized assessments, is crucial for improving leadership performance.
• Addressing executive challenges is facilitated by enhanced self-understanding among nurse leaders.