Introducing a "Made-for-Healthcare" Leadership Approach: Strengths-Based Nursing and Healthcare Leadership

Area of Science:

• Nursing Leadership
• Healthcare Management
• Organizational Psychology

Background:

• The healthcare sector requires innovative leadership strategies.
• The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for adaptive and resilient leadership.
• Existing management philosophies may not fully address human-centered care and systemic challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce and explore the concept of Strengths-Based Nursing and Healthcare (SBNH) Leadership.
• To present SBNH Leadership as a transformative, value-driven approach.
• To showcase exemplars of SBNH Leadership in practice, education, and research.

Main Methods:

• Conceptual exploration of SBNH Leadership principles.
• Presentation of case studies and practical applications.
• Review of current literature and research findings.

Main Results:

• SBNH Leadership is an intentional mindset focused on mobilizing strengths within individuals and teams.
• This approach prioritizes people, systems, and solutions, fostering transformative relationships.
• Exemplars demonstrate SBNH Leadership's positive impact on nursing administration, practice, teaching, and research.

Conclusions:

• SBNH Leadership offers a powerful framework for navigating healthcare challenges and fostering positive change.
• Authentic leadership, as exemplified by SBNH-L, is crucial for recovery and healing in the post-pandemic era.
• The integration of SBNH-L principles can advance nursing and healthcare systems toward greater effectiveness and human-centeredness.