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Exemplary Chief Nurse Executives Leading Through Storytelling
No full textPurpose: The purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand and describe how exemplary human resources administrators use storytelling to lead organizations using Denning’s (2011) model. In addition, it was the purpose to understand how they use storytelling to create transformational change. Denning’s The Leader’s Guide to Storytelling highlights eight storytelling narrative patterns: to ignite action, to communicate who you are, to build your brand, to transmit values, to foster collaboration, to share knowledge, to tame the grapevine, and to share vision.
Methodology: This phenomenological qualitative study described the lived experiences of exemplary elementary chief nurse executives in California. The researcher was part of a thematic research team of 3 peer researchers and 2 faculty advisors. Through purposeful sampling, the researcher selected 10 exemplary chief nurse executives who met at least 4 of 6 criteria identifying someone as exemplary. The collection of data included face-to-face semistructured interviews. The interviews followed a protocol developed by the thematic research team. The researcher conducted observation and gathered relevant artifacts for data triangulation. The data were coded and emergent themes were identified.
Findings: The analysis of data resulted in 24 themes and 1,079 references across the 9 narratives. From the 24 themes 7 key findings emerged.
Conclusions: Chief nurse executives who (a) tell heartfelt inspirational and positive stories which will foster effective relationships with staff, (b) recognize the importance of community integration in developing organizational values and brand to fulfill the needs of the vulnerable patient population, (c) create processes through purposeful team approaches to foster collaboration to enhance communication and multidisciplinary decision-making, and (d) share personal vulnerabilities and empower others to model authenticity and develop trusting relationships.
Recommendations: Replication of this phenomenological study should focus on demographics of chief nurse executives and other types of healthcare care facilities in different states (for-profit acute care, skilled nursing facilities, subacute organizations). Mixed-methods research studies should add a quantitative tool to draw further insight into how frontline staff perceive their chief nurse executives use storytelling to create transformational change. A phenomenological study should be conducted replicating this study with medical officers and chief executive officers
Through The Lens of Emotional Intelligence: Head Start Teachers’ Teaching Practices That Support Emotional Development and Their Emotional Intelligence Appraisal
No full textPurpose: This descriptive, correlational study sought to determine the relationship between Head Start teachers’ emotional intelligence (EI) and their rated teaching practices that supports a preschool aged child’s social-emotional development.
Methodology: This correlational quantitative research design evaluated Head Start teachers’ EI scores in relationship to instructional support to preschool aged children. A purposive sampling of Head Start teachers was considered. A correlation statistical method was used in this study to determine the relationship between scores on the EI Appraisal scores and ratings on the EI Questionnaire.
Findings: Data revealed a weak negative relationship between the instruction of Head Start preschool children in the area of identity of self in relation to others and the Head Start teachers’ EI scores in self-awareness. In the instruction of Head Start preschool children, no relationship was found between child’s social emotional understanding and teachers’ EI scores in social awareness. A weak positive relationship was found between teaching practices that instruct child’s relationships with others and teachers’ EI scores in relationship management.
Conclusions: Although this study of Head Start teachers’ EI and their teaching practices support child social emotional development yielded no significant relationships, the research yielded three conclusions (a) the EI skill of self-awareness warrants further examination because it relates to the instruction of identity of self in relation to others, (b) the EI skill of social awareness may warrant further examination as determined by teachers’ EI scores, and (c) the EI skill of relationship management requires more understanding in terms of its connection to teachers’ ability to support children in conflict situations.
Recommendations: It is recommended that the early childhood education field continue to examine the Head Start teachers’ EI. Specifically, research related to EI should be infused into goal setting, coaching opportunities, and staff support processes
CR 09: The Essentials of Interviewing
No full textAs transformational leaders you will likely find yourselves interviewing for career changes or promotions that give you more influence and the ability to create powerful and sustainable change in organizations. This session will highlight common misconceptions about interviewing that decrease your chances of getting your dream job. If you want to gain insight into what people are REALLY looking for in an interview and a way to assess your current skills, be sure to attend this session. You will also learn how your personal and professional BRAND influences your approach to interviewing
RE 03: Working with an Editor
No full textThis session is designed to help students understand the editing process and how to choose and work most efficiently and effectively with an editor. How to avoid plagiarism in quoting others\u27 work will be addressed. The session will end with an interactive time where we will help students with online references and any specific questions they may have
