February 7, 2012 Class

For this class, we discussed the different qualities in men and women that make them leaders. We started the class with the questions "Who makes a better leader, men or women?" I don't think men or women make a "better" leader. Both bring different qualities and perspectives to their leadership.
Another point we discussed were the different powers we have. I recently read an article that discussed the different powers, that nurses have. We have expert power. Expert power comes from the experience and knowledge that nurses have. We also have power because nurses are known to be trusted. Another power we have is to persuade. With our knowledge base and trusted status we have the power to persuade some to believe what we believe. All powers are beneficial in different ways. It is important as a leader to understand the different powers we have and use them in the appropriate manner.