Why read this special feature on leadership and chairmanship in psychiatry? While a number of these articles relate directly to being or becoming a chairman, they also highlight broader themes, such as how to set reasonable goals and how to grow as a professional, regardless of academic rank. This collection of articles not only offers a unique and useful view of the many roles and challenges faced by departmental leaders, it seeks to define further our understanding of what it means to be a true leader. The articles by Broquet and Greiner (1, 2) focus on leadership qualities in general and provide a good backdrop for this special feature. As Broquet describes the qualities of a good dean, she points out the importance of team-building. She notes that leading a successful team involves not just setting a common goal, but understanding what motivates team members. In his piece, Greiner argues that leadership is not an "all or none" quality, but something that can be built over time. In particular, he notes that it is important to acknowledge weaknesses and either address them or obtain help in those areas. Wilson adds a strong cautionary note in his piece on
What Do You Need to Know About Leadership?
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Why read this special feature on leadership and chairmanship in psychiatry? While a number of these articles relate directly to being or becoming a chairman, they also highlight broader themes, such as how to set reasonable goals and how to grow as a professional, regardless of academic rank. This collection of articles not only offers a unique and useful view of the many roles and challenges faced by departmental leaders, it seeks to define further our understanding of what it means to be a true leader. The articles by Broquet and Greiner (1, 2) focus on leadership qualities in general and provide a good backdrop for this special feature. As Broquet describes the qualities of a good dean, she points out the importance of team-building. She notes that leading a successful team involves not just setting a common goal, but understanding what motivates team members. In his piece, Greiner argues that leadership is not an "all or none" quality, but something that can be built over time. In particular, he notes that it is important to acknowledge weaknesses and either address them or obtain help in those areas. Wilson adds a strong cautionary note in his piece on
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What Do You Need to Know About Leadership?
Pato, Michele T.
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, Volume 30 (4): 281
American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc (Journal) – Aug 1, 2006
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