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Why you should read this article: • To reflect on the role of nursing leadership in supporting healthcare systems, nursing teams and high-quality patient care • To increase your understanding of relational leadership styles • To recognise the benefits and challenges of relational leadership in nursing. Leadership is an essential skill in nursing and has a fundamental role in ensuring high-quality patient care and the effective functioning of healthcare systems. Effective nursing leadership is vital to support nursing teams as they negotiate the challenges confronting the profession, such as ageing populations and the increased use of healthcare technology. This article discusses various relational leadership styles that can be used to promote nurses’ health and well-being and enhance productivity. The author also explores the benefits and challenges of implementing relational leadership in nursing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Why you should read this article: • To refresh your knowledge of various leadership styles that are commonly used in healthcare • To learn about the principles and characteristics of authentic leadership • To recognise the benefits and challenges of nurses adopting authentic leadership Authentic leadership is a relatively new concept in nursing, with limited studies undertaken into its application in healthcare. Authentic leadership emphasises the importance of the leader being true to their personal core values and developing honest relationships with team members, valuing their contributions, and behaving ethically and transparently. Trust is a central tenet of authentic leadership that aims to lead to increased staff engagement, and enhanced individual and team performance. This article explores the principles, benefits and challenges of authentic leadership, as well as examining its potential role in nursing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]