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Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2020; 33(04): 228-232
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1709457
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Types of Leadership and How to Use Them in Surgical Areas

Nicholas Onaca
1   Department of Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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James W. Fleshman
1   Department of Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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Publication Date:
03 June 2020 (online)

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Abstract

Surgery is a very complex, changing, and, sometimes, threatening environment. Emotional intelligence is a key skill for surgical leaders. Authoritarian, hierarchical, transactional, transformational, adaptive, situational, and servant–shepherd leadership can all be used in surgical leadership. Patient care must be the priority for surgical leaders.

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VUCA - surgical leader qualities - types of leadership - patient care
 

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