Friday, 4 October 2013

Day 25: The Courage to Follow – #WeNurses

It was amazing how many people, particularly student nurses engaged in last night’s leadership #WeNurses Twitter Chat (If you don’t know what a Twitter Chat is or have never joined on before, visit the WeNurses Twitterversity to lean more). Student nurses are future leaders and need support in growing as leaders, not just ‘trained’ in management.

Leadership isn't about who shouts loudest, has the fanciest job title or biggest office.  Leadership is being clear and courageous to stick to what you believe in and enthuse others in your vision.

I was reminded today (thanks @BethSwanson6) by a YouTube clip I first saw three years ago that it isn’t all about leaders.  Early followers who resolve to stand out and act on what they believe in are as, if not more, courageous.


A leader will be defined by his or her followership; be inspired, have the guts to be the first person to stand up and follow a cause who you believe in.

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