Taking Care of Yourself as a Leader

Abstract 

Being a nursing leader includes attending to a variety of priorities and tasks all simultaneously. In the midst of these, it is critical to develop rewarding relationships with department employees as a way of enhancing staff retention. This article provides multiple opportunities to recognize and develop habits in your work life focused at creating personal balance. This balance can lead to greater employee satisfaction and improved retention as well as to your increased personal job satisfaction. In addition, this can strengthen leadership performance by facilitating decision making as a nonanxious presence in each leadership situation, at work and at home.