Leadership: Exploring the Born vs. Trained Debate in Healthcare

This report examines the ongoing debate regarding whether leaders are born with innate qualities or are developed through training and experience. The author explores this question within the context of healthcare, discussing the implications of each perspective. The report references the Great Man and Trait Theory, emphasizing the idea that some individuals possess inherent leadership characteristics. It also discusses the importance of training and development, particularly in healthcare settings, to ensure effective coordination and patient care. The report highlights the significance of both natural leadership abilities and acquired skills in achieving positive outcomes in healthcare environments. References are provided to support the arguments presented.

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Are leaders born, or are they trained? How has the history of leadership evolved around the
world to reflect this question? What are the implications of your perspective in health care
settings?
A leader is a person who has the mandate to exercise his influence over others and have
superior positions within the society or a particular domain. Most leaders are born but others are
trained for their positions. i.e., managers with high positions to run companies undergo
professional training to acquire skills and become more knowledgeable about coordinating, and
controlling the organization to realize its objectives. Therefore, current leaders undergo
mentoring and coaching to have leadership skills (Sonnino).
On the other hand, leaders are born. leaders are perceived to have innate qualities that
influence them to lead. Such people have natural talent traced in their genetics that enables them
to be influential and inspire groups of people to work toward a common purpose. According to
the Great man and Trait Theory, some men were born to lead and such men take their natural
place when a crisis arises (Northouse). Hence, the men born leaders have in-born characters for
leadership that makes them good leaders with effective skills necessary for organizations.
Moreover, inborn leaders offer effective healthcare essential for strengthening and integrating the
quality of care offered to patients. Hence, a vital element for a well-coordinated provision for
care to patients in emergencies situations.

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References
Northouse, Peter G. Leadership: Theory and practice. Sage publications, 2018.
Sonnino, Roberta E. "Health care leadership development and training: progress and pitfalls."
Journal of healthcare leadership 8 (2016): 19.