As entrepreneur John C. Maxwell points out, “A leader is one who  knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” We have all been  influenced by leaders at some point in our lives. Individuals who know  the way act in a way that achieves the set goals and demonstrates to  others how to accomplish the tasks at hand.

To prepare for this Assignment, consider the characteristics of leaders described in your Learning Resources.

Write a 1- to 2-page paper that identifies the following:

1. What is the true value of leadership in decision making?
2. How do individuals with the different leadership styles described in your Learning Resources make decisions?
3. Using examples from your own personal work experience, how  are those decisions perceived by teammates or other employees based on  the different leadership styles?
4. What leadership style do you believe is most effective in a health care setting of your choice?

Resources: Buchbinder, S. B., Shanks, N. H., & McConnell, C. R. (2012). Introduction to healthcare management. (Laureate Education, Inc., custom ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett. Chapter 7, “Leaders and Managers”, Chapter 9, “Decision Making and Problem Solving”, & Chapter 6, “Team Leadership”

Be sure to support your work with specific citations from  this week’s Learning Resources and additional scholarly sources as  appropriate. Refer to the Essential Guide to APA Style to ensure that your in-text citations and reference list are correct.