They want to follow a leader, a person who knows what she's doing in the changing health care arena. Kennedy further contends that employees today want to be taught, not directed. Therefore, providing a mentoring program is advisable. Kennedy also stresses the value of inclusion, modesty, and consideration in future health care relationships. She defines inclusion as using different approaches to get people involved.
Power is no longer in vogue.
The exercise of modesty and consideration for other employees will enable the nurse leader to survive the organizational politics. Thus, it's important for the nurse leader to have direct communication with all employees instead of having middle managers acknowledge staff's contributions toward organizational goals. Nurse leaders must know how to deal with rumors instantly by confronting the source of the rumor directly and appropriately. For example, if there's a rumor that the hospital is closing or going bankrupt, the nurse leader needs to approach the source of the rumor and find the truth. If the rumor is true and the staff hasn't been officially informed by the organization, the nurse leader needs support from the source in terms of strategies to deal with the closure.