To help nurses explore their leadership potential and to use their skills for professional advancement, Grossman (Fairfield U.) and Valiga (National League for Nursing) describe the characteristics of a leader and a follower and indicate when to use each role. The authors stress the differences between leadership and management and the need for conscious effort in developing leadership skills. This second edition includes annotated summaries of books on leadership in fields other than nursing. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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