Leadership in Health Care Organizations Practicum Coursework - 9

Leadership in Health Care Organizations Practicum - Coursework Example She was not an authoritarian figure but was rather a servant leader. She noticed my anxiety immediately and she empathized. She kept on assuring me that everyone has jitters on her first day including herself and there was nothing to be anxious about. She was very comforting and accommodating in my mistakes and rather than reprimand me for them, she was quick to give me a break to recollect my thoughts and calm down. She was a good listener and she often listened to the patients and the other nurses patiently. In case of any squabbles, she would listen keenly to all sides before making any judgment. This was unlike my previous supervisors who were quick to punish and pick sides so as to deal quickly with the matter and move on. She extended the same servant leadership to the rest of the hospital staff including the subordinate staffs without discrimination (Spears, 2010). Her main goal other than see her patients received the best health care and recovered was ensuring the growth of other people. This she did through making people realize their inner ability and strength and how they can use that to further their personal and professional development. It is this leadership skill in her that made me consider furthering my education and she pushed me and encouraged me to do so. Most individuals in power positions but who are not servant leaders are not concerned about empowering those under them. They are not really concerned about the future of an employee as long as they perform their daily chores as required of them. Having a leader who is therefore committed to growth of the employees was therefore a new thing to me to not only see but understand as well and this made me appreciate my supervisor even more. Her humane spirit and ability was topped up her exemplary role and ability as a servant leader. She had a way that would repair broken hearts and spirits (DelHousaye and Brewer, 2004). This was not only because of her ability