Leadership and emotions in health care organizations

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this research is to describe the relationship between effective leadership and the leader's own ability to manage his/her emotional state.

Design/methodology/approach

Discusses the connection between leadership and emotions. Differentiates between management and leadership.

Findings

Research findings and conclusions remain in dispute. Types of behavior have been found to be integral to leadership performance.

Originality/value

The paper has proposed a model for defining and differentiating between leading and managing. Five factors were found to be important to the exercise of leadership.

Citation

Kent, T.W. (2006), "Leadership and emotions in health care organizations", Journal of Health Organization and Management, Vol. 20 No. 1, pp. 49-66. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777260610656552