Transformational and Servant Leadership Models in Nursing

Transformational Leadership

Transformational leadership elevates employee interests through awareness of organizational mission, fostering innovative culture, shared decision-making, and problem-solving. These leaders are essential for their inclusivity, resiliency, and ability to tackle challenges (Ree & Wiig, 2020).

Servant Leadership

Servant leadership aligns with nursing values of empathy, caring, humility, and commitment to others' well-being. It enhances personal growth while increasing organizational effectiveness through community building, teamwork, and ethical behavior (Demeke et al., 2024).

References

• Demeke, G. W., et al. (2024). Servant leadership in healthcare: A systematic review. J Healthcare Leadership, 1-14. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10771778/
• Ree, E., & Wiig, S. (2020). Linking transformational leadership, patient safety culture and work engagement. Nursing Open, 7(1), 256-264. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6917935/