Followership: A Practical Guide to Aligning Leaders and Followers (ACHE Management)

Atchison, Thomas

ISBN 10: 1567932169 / ISBN 13: 9781567932164

Published by Health Administration Press (edition 1), 2004

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Synopsis:

Having an impressive title does not make someone a leader. True leaders inspire commitment from executives, managers, physicians, and staff. Without this commitment, you have nothing but a title. What separates a true leader from a titled executive? Leaders have followers. This book takes an honest and refreshing look at what it takes build ""followership"" in today's complicated healthcare environment. Learn how to build an organizational culture that eases tensions and motivates staff to meet growing demands. This book will help you assess your leadership skills and the culture of your organization. Act on your findings with proven strategies that boost morale and engender committed employees. Healthcare leaders face a unique set of challenges. This book provides a clear roadmap for building trusting, productive relationships in an often turbulent and stressful environment.

About the Author: Tom Atchison, EdD, is president and founder of Atchison Consulting, LLC. Since 1984, Dr. Atchison has consulted with healthcare organizations on managed-change programs, teambuilding, and leadership development. Dr. Atchison presents to thousands of healthcare professionals every year on the elements of effective organizations. He has written and been featured in numerous articles and on audiotapes and videotapes about motivation, managed change, teambuilding, and leadership. Dr. Atchison serves as faculty for the following ACHE seminars: Leading and Managing in Changing TimesPhysician and Executive Partnerships: Hard Facts, Soft SkillDr. Atchison also authored the following Health Administration Press publications: Followership: A Practical Guide to Aligning Leaders and FollowersLeadership's Deeper Dimensions: Building Blocks to Superior PerformanceLeading Healthcare Cultures: How Human Capital Drives Financial PerformanceLeading Transformational Change: The Physician-Executive Partnership

Bibliographic Details

Title: Followership: A Practical Guide to Aligning ...
Publisher: Health Administration Press (edition 1)
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 1.