Living Our Values At The Ohio State University Medical Center,
Leadership is defined as “we live in alignment with our values
and are thoughtful about how we influence others as we develop
and deliver personalized health care.” Notice this definition
doesn’t say anything about “supervising” or “managing” others.
Those are tasks, not a value or quality. When you look at
leadership as a set of qualities, not tasks, it is something
everyone is capable of, whether it’s in a formal or informal
role. Think about the people you work with: Who does everyone
look up to, or go to for advice? Who sets the tone? Those are
the leaders, the people who influence others. Ideally, those in
formal leadership positions serve this function, but most likely
some of the people who came to mind don't serve a formal
leadership role. Here are some tips to help you strengthen your
leadership skills: - Identify important leadership qualities.
Think about the strong leaders you’ve experienced, both at work
and outside of work. List the