Stage 1: Informal Leader. Leading without position or title, setting the example, supporting and helping people

Stage 2: Direct contributor. Leading from the front and hands-on delivering the success

Stage 3: Expert Leader. In charge because of your technical expertise, shaping solutions and problem solving, coaching others on what needs to be done

Stage 4: Engaging and Enabling Leader. Setting the vision, engaging teams, motivating them and enabling them by setting them up for success

Stage 5: Inspirational Leader. Creating the culture required for sustainable success, being the role model and inspiring others to follow your path

'Leadership is the process of influencing others to understand and agree about what needs to be done and how to do it, and the process of facilitating individual and collective efforts to accomplish shared objectives.'Yukl, G. (2012). Leadership in organisations. 8th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson

This Discussion Board has 3 parts. Part 1 - Locate a peer-reviewed article regarding leadership (can be in healthcare or business) and provide a brief description. What makes this article relevant to you or this class? Part 2 - What have you learned about yourself and leadership in this module? How will it help you in your healthcare career? Part 3 - What is essential in leading and advancing healthcare in the digital and Artificial Intelligence age that we are in?