Connective leadership is a leadership style that emphasizes the importance of building relationships and creating a collaborative environment. Connective leaders believe that the best way to achieve goals is to work together with others and to leverage the strengths and talents of everyone involved.

There are three main connective leadership styles:

• Direct: Direct leaders are decisive and take charge. They are good at setting goals and giving clear instructions.
• Relational: Relational leaders are focused on building relationships and creating a positive work environment. They are good at listening to others and building trust.
• Instrumental: Instrumental leaders are focused on getting the job done. They are good at delegating tasks and managing resources.

Which Connective Leadership Style Most Closely Aligns with My Personal Leadership Characteristics?

I believe that my personal leadership characteristics most closely align with the relational connective leadership style. I am good at building relationships and creating a positive work environment. I am also a good listener and I value the input of others.

I believe that it is important to create a collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and respected. When people feel good about themselves and their work, they are more likely to be productive and engaged.

How Might I Use Power to Influence Change in My NP Role?

I can use my power as a nurse practitioner to influence change in a number of ways. For example, I can:

• Advocate for my patients: I can use my voice to speak up on behalf of my patients and to ensure that they have access to the care they need.
• Educate my colleagues and patients: I can use my knowledge and expertise to educate my colleagues and patients about health-related issues.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals: I can work with other healthcare professionals to improve the quality and efficiency of care delivery.
• Participate in research: I can participate in research to develop new and better ways to prevent and treat diseases.

I believe that it is important to use power ethically and responsibly. I will use my power to influence change in a way that benefits my patients and the healthcare system as a whole.

Here are some specific examples of how I might use my power as a nurse practitioner to influence change:

• I could advocate for my patients by speaking up against policies that would reduce access to care.
• I could educate my colleagues and patients about the importance of preventive care and lifestyle changes.
• I could collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop new and innovative care delivery models.
• I could participate in research to develop new treatments for my patients.

I believe that by using my power ethically and responsibly, I can make a difference in the lives of my patients and the healthcare system as a whole.