Few would dispute that Gandhi was a good leader who inspired a loyal following through his own self-sacrifice and in the service of a cause. His type of leadership style, servant leadership, can be traced to the writings of a philosopher and poet of ancient China, Lao-Tzu, but an increasing number of modern leadership and …
“If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way.” This statement, made by Martin Luther King Jr., reflects the personal humility and social responsibility that is sometimes needed to be a transformative leader. Who are transformative leaders? What are their characteristics, ethics, and challenges? What other type of leaders …
By Patricia Cannistraci, DNS, RN, CNE This week our country will elect a new president, along with many other officials at the local, regional, and national level. I can only imagine the impact that would be made following the election if all nurses voted. Did you know that in 2013, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services …
Ethical public sector leadership was the topic of discussion on October 7 as Excelsior College launched its Nyquist Leadership Series with a panel event at WMHT Studios in Troy, New York. Sponsored by Excelsior College’s School of Public Service, the program explored the corruptive influence of politics and how to best develop the next generation …
The Nyquist Leadership Series explores New York State’s most pressing contemporary challenges through the eyes of its most prominent government, education, and industry leaders. The series honors the late Ewald B. “Joe” Nyquist, a civil rights leader and former New York State Education Commissioner who played a key role in efforts to desegregate New York …
By Bonny Kehm, PhD, RN Faculty Program Director, BS Nursing Program Last week we celebrated Presidents’ Day. As we honor our past leaders, we should also reflect on the role nurses should have in legislation and health policy. Did you know that nurses are the largest group of health care professionals in the United States? It …