Delivers a practical leadership approach that will thrive in today's healthcare environment.

This application-based text is designed to cultivate nursing and healthcare leaders who embrace the demands and opportunities of today's health care environment, which is rooted in innovation. Authored by world-class innovators and leaders in evidence-based health care practice, the book provides proven strategies to incorporate innovative and evidence-based leadership strategies into daily use, to build creative, high functioning and sustainable organizations.

The book differs from traditional academic texts by providing content that is practical, personal, and engaging. By outlining a clear path for readers to integrate innovation and leadership principles into their careers and daily practice, the book is designed to create innovation and motivational leaders. The text is enhanced by individualized quotes and first-person accounts from health care industries. Chapters offer objectives, case studies, and review questions to reinforce content. Additional features include Calls to Action that help readers develop specific content-related skills, Key Takeaway Points summarize each chapter for quick access, and podcasts conducted with prolific leaders who illustrate the many challenges they've faced over the years.

Key Features:

• Rooted in AACN Essentials for DNP and Master's Education
• Provides practical information on leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship
• Includes best practice applications for health care and non-health care industries to improve outcomes in real world settings
• Content includes Learning-from-Industry case studies, Calls to Action, and concise Key Takeaway Points
• Includes podcasts with top health care leaders