Time-tested leadership and management strategies based on experiential learning activities are at the foundation of this text for undergraduate and graduate students in nursing and health care leadership or management courses. It is grounded in theories and concepts applied to the health care environment from business, organizational psychology, health care law, and educational administration fields. The text encompasses theories of effective communication, problem analysis, conflict resolution, and time management challenges.

This new edition includes three new chapters that cover...

Life involves choices - you can choose to paint a positive position and grab your own powers to achieve, or you can proceed feeling caged and helpless. For anyone looking to make transformative life changes, Unlock Your Cage will demonstrate how to lead yourself to where you wish to be. This revelatory and instructive story written as an allegorical fable presents insight and ideas that are refreshing and inspiring. By demonstrating the process and power of directed self-control, Unlock Your Cage will help you become aware of life changes you may wish to make - from conquering a bad habit or...