BookMelina R. Kibbe, Herbert Chen, editors.
Contents:
1. What is leadership?
2. Leadership in surgery
3. Are you ready to be a leader? The ontology of leadership
4. Leadership theories and styles
5. Leadership traits: are people born to lead?
6. Understanding emotional intelligence and its role in leadership
7. Common mistakes in leadership
8. Practical tips for developing leadership skills early in a career
9. Leading teams effectively: motivating and prioritizing work
10. How to manage difficult team members
11. How to effectively manage up
12. How to manage difficult situations and decisions: conflict resolution
13. Change management: how to effectively lead a cultural or organizational change
14. How culture influences leadership styles
15. Women as leaders in surgery
16. What does it mean to be an underrepresented minority leader in surgery?
Index.