Leadership Laboratory for Nurse Leaders
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©2023, 220 pages
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“Each chapter becomes a real time tool chest of relevant and tested approaches to effective leadership, interaction, and communion in a format that is timeless in its approach.”
—From the foreword by Tim Porter-O’Grady, Senior Partner, TPOG Associates, LLC Clinical Professor, Emory University, School of NursingLeadership Laboratory for Nurse Leaders is an innovative and interactive workbook that challenges readers to reflect upon their personal experiences in learning how to lead through the lens of new and established ideas in the literature of nursing, psychology, education, sociology, and anthropology. Readers are guided through a series of laboratories, encouraged to consider real-world examples of leadership successes and challenges from peers, and prompted to experiment with new leadership strategies drawn from research.
The workbook features seven chapter laboratories that explore crucial elements of emotional mastery for nurse leaders, including wisdom of experience, motivation, boundary clarity, self-regulation, generativity, change agility, and finding strength in adversity. Each chapter features critical research, invitations and prompts for reflection, experiments, and suggestions of new behaviors sourced from expert counsel.
Each chapter provides readers with personal insights and hands-on tools. Leadership Laboratory for Nurse Leaders is designed to be used as both an individualized course in leadership as well as an ideal supplementary workbook for any course or program in nursing, especially those with an emphasis on developing professional leadership skills.
Watch Barbara Mackoff talk about her book Leadership Laboratory for Nurse Leaders here.
Barbara Mackoff, Ed.D. is a consulting psychologist, author, and leadership educator. She is a Fulbright specialist and a senior faculty member at The American Organization of Nursing Leaders (AONL). She is the author of The Inner Work of Leaders and Nurse Manager Engagement. Dr. Mackoff has held educational and clinical appointments at the University of Washington Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the schools of nursing at Adelphi University and Molloy College in New York.
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"Nurse leaders, and aspiring nurse leaders…. run, don’t walk, to purchase this book! Dr. Mackoff is an engaging teacher, an elegant writer, and the consummate leadership problem-solver. The Leadership Laboratory gathers the latest research and combines it with leadership practice, the most important element of becoming a better leader. This rich and well-referenced text is a wealth of evidence-based leadership practice examples, with a healthy dose of reflection and exercises for the reader to experience their best self as a leader. It has lessons for leaders and for life. I will use this book in my graduate class in nursing administration, and recommend it highly for faculty teaching in a leadership class."
Kimberly S. Glassman, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAONL, FAAN
Clinical Professor and Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing
“This book puts nurse-leadership where it belongs—as a top priority and integral part of nursing education. Dr. Mackoff provides an essential tool for making all nurses nurse-leaders, at every stage of their careers.”
Azita Emami, PhD, RN, FAAN
Robert G. and Jean A. Reid Executive Dean
University of Washington School of Nursing
"Leadership Laboratory for Nurse Leaders is a unique contribution to the existing nursing leadership literature which can serve as required reading for a leadership course or as an independent self-study guidebook. In both cases, the book is an incredible resource on the journey to self-discovery and leadership advancement. The content is directed towards new and experienced clinical nurse managers and nurse leaders in ambulatory or hospital settings and the seven themes of the book provide critical content for every learner. …This book comes at the right time to help our current nurse leaders to explore and expand their leadership practices and develop a deeper understanding into their leadership journey for their personal growth and the growth of their team members. So much of this content is greatly needed to help nurse managers support their staff to feel appreciated, provide the right guidance with appropriate balance between oversight and independence, and to find the strength in times of crisis as a team."
Joachim Voss, RN, PhD, ACRN, FAAN
Independence Foundation Professor of Nursing Education
Case Western Reserve University
"Barbara Mackoff offers a clever, thought-provoking, and vital workbook for emotional mastery of nursing leadership. By centering learning around four key components (ideas and critical research, including reflections and experiments; meaningful stories; inspiring quotes/questions; and resources for further study), this leadership journey is sensible, achievable, and enlightening. Suppose you are seeking a structured path to discover and embody your authentic self as a leader, one that reflects all you are in what you do. In that case, the Leadership Laboratory for Nurse Leaders is the guidepost for you!"
Sara Horton-Deutsch, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, Caritas Leader & Coach
Director of of University of San Francisco/ Kaiser Permanente Partnership
University of San Francisco School of Nursing and Health Professions
Faculty Associate, Watson Caring Science Institute
“Barbara Mackoff’s Leadership Laboratory for Nurse Leaders is a treasure for emerging and new nurse leaders, and also for experienced leaders looking to learn and more deeply develop their competencies and confidence. The chapters focus on critical attributes of relational and effective leadership – reflection, motivation, agility, self-regulation, mentoring, strength in adversity and so much more. You will learn new words and concepts such as “question-storming” and “bricolage” and be strengthened through a myriad of guided reflections. It is a learning laboratory itself. Run, don’t walk, to get this book!”
Rosanne Raso DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, FAONL
VP and Chief Nursing Officer
New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center
Editor-in-Chief, Nursing Management, The Journal of Excellence in Nursing Leadership
“Nurse leaders are at a time of constant change and adversity in the current healthcare environment. Barbara’s book reminds nurse leaders to step back and set a line of sight on what is important. She not only provides key concepts of leadership but more importantly gives them the permission to experiment using guided activities and reflective practice habits. Excellent book for all nurse leaders especially for those new to their leadership roles.”
Edna Cadmus PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
Executive Director, NJCCN
Co-Lead NJAC
Clinical Professor, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
"Leadership Laboratory for Nurse Leaders’ unique laboratory format is a comprehensive resource jam packed with stories, and evidence based leadership practices interwoven with opportunities for reflection and experiments. This format supports application of real world learning within the context of best evidence and leadership competencies that are contemporary and meaningful.”
Judith Hahn, PhD, RN, NEA-BC-CPHQ
Executive Director of Nursing Professional Practice
Yale New Haven Hospital
"This book is a relevant and timeless contribution to nursing leadership. Dr. Mackoff has a unique approach in blending evidence from multiple fields with a process of self-discovery to equip leaders with essential best practices. She has been a frontrunner in creating a process to engage learners in reflective wisdom and peer to peer learning; allowing leadership concepts to be mastered with sustainable outcomes. The reflective exercises in this handbook will allow readers to cultivate a growth mindset and elevate their leadership practice. I know that readers will value and enjoy the lessons in this book and be challenged to cultivate the gifts of leadership within themselves. Mackoff’s readers are the leadership this community awaits. Thank you Dr. Mackoff for this book, your dedication to the nursing profession, and commitment to your purpose."
Dr. Crystal Lawson, DNP, RN, CENP
"Dr. Mackoff’s newest work is one of beauty and wisdom of the lived experience. Her words remind us that taking time for self, is not selfish, in fact it is the greatest gift that we can give others, by being healthy and finding harmony in our integrated lives of personal and professional. In order to do this, we have to invest in our own learning, being part of a community, practicing grace, understanding our impact and believing in something larger than ourselves. Thankful and grateful for this brilliant and practical work."
Dr. Cole Edmonson, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, FAONL, FNAP, FAAN
Chief Clinical Officer, AMN Healthcare
“Effective leadership development requires more than didactic teaching. Guided experiential learning is essential for translating key concepts into leadership practice. The Leadership Laboratory sessions and Mackoff’s book offer a multitude of opportunities to reflect, explore and learn from others to practice more effective leadership behaviors. This interactive, easy-to-use workbook is a practical resource that holds great potential for use in individual leadership reflective practice, integration into a manager development program, mentorship guidance, manager peer group meetings and more. I anticipate it becoming a mainstay in our leadership development library of resources.”
Lee Galuska, PhD, RN, NE-BC
Executive Director, Nursing Practice, Education and Research, UCLA Health
Adjunct Assistant Professor, UCLA School of Nursing
"4 stars! This book serves as a charming workbook, poised to keep scientists rooted in the lifelong journey of leadership and the many lessons to be experienced along the way. The real-life content, strategies, and explanations provided will serve as a great resource for any multidisciplinary leader along the continuum from novice to expert. The workbook format caters to individualized skillsets, making the book even more practical for personal use."
DeMonica L. Junious, PhD, RN, CNE (The University of Texas Medical Branch) in Doody's Book Review Service
Kimberly S. Glassman, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAONL, FAAN
Clinical Professor and Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing
“This book puts nurse-leadership where it belongs—as a top priority and integral part of nursing education. Dr. Mackoff provides an essential tool for making all nurses nurse-leaders, at every stage of their careers.”
Azita Emami, PhD, RN, FAAN
Robert G. and Jean A. Reid Executive Dean
University of Washington School of Nursing
"Leadership Laboratory for Nurse Leaders is a unique contribution to the existing nursing leadership literature which can serve as required reading for a leadership course or as an independent self-study guidebook. In both cases, the book is an incredible resource on the journey to self-discovery and leadership advancement. The content is directed towards new and experienced clinical nurse managers and nurse leaders in ambulatory or hospital settings and the seven themes of the book provide critical content for every learner. …This book comes at the right time to help our current nurse leaders to explore and expand their leadership practices and develop a deeper understanding into their leadership journey for their personal growth and the growth of their team members. So much of this content is greatly needed to help nurse managers support their staff to feel appreciated, provide the right guidance with appropriate balance between oversight and independence, and to find the strength in times of crisis as a team."
Joachim Voss, RN, PhD, ACRN, FAAN
Independence Foundation Professor of Nursing Education
Case Western Reserve University
"Barbara Mackoff offers a clever, thought-provoking, and vital workbook for emotional mastery of nursing leadership. By centering learning around four key components (ideas and critical research, including reflections and experiments; meaningful stories; inspiring quotes/questions; and resources for further study), this leadership journey is sensible, achievable, and enlightening. Suppose you are seeking a structured path to discover and embody your authentic self as a leader, one that reflects all you are in what you do. In that case, the Leadership Laboratory for Nurse Leaders is the guidepost for you!"
Sara Horton-Deutsch, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, Caritas Leader & Coach
Director of of University of San Francisco/ Kaiser Permanente Partnership
University of San Francisco School of Nursing and Health Professions
Faculty Associate, Watson Caring Science Institute
“Barbara Mackoff’s Leadership Laboratory for Nurse Leaders is a treasure for emerging and new nurse leaders, and also for experienced leaders looking to learn and more deeply develop their competencies and confidence. The chapters focus on critical attributes of relational and effective leadership – reflection, motivation, agility, self-regulation, mentoring, strength in adversity and so much more. You will learn new words and concepts such as “question-storming” and “bricolage” and be strengthened through a myriad of guided reflections. It is a learning laboratory itself. Run, don’t walk, to get this book!”
Rosanne Raso DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, FAONL
VP and Chief Nursing Officer
New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center
Editor-in-Chief, Nursing Management, The Journal of Excellence in Nursing Leadership
“Nurse leaders are at a time of constant change and adversity in the current healthcare environment. Barbara’s book reminds nurse leaders to step back and set a line of sight on what is important. She not only provides key concepts of leadership but more importantly gives them the permission to experiment using guided activities and reflective practice habits. Excellent book for all nurse leaders especially for those new to their leadership roles.”
Edna Cadmus PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
Executive Director, NJCCN
Co-Lead NJAC
Clinical Professor, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
"Leadership Laboratory for Nurse Leaders’ unique laboratory format is a comprehensive resource jam packed with stories, and evidence based leadership practices interwoven with opportunities for reflection and experiments. This format supports application of real world learning within the context of best evidence and leadership competencies that are contemporary and meaningful.”
Judith Hahn, PhD, RN, NEA-BC-CPHQ
Executive Director of Nursing Professional Practice
Yale New Haven Hospital
"This book is a relevant and timeless contribution to nursing leadership. Dr. Mackoff has a unique approach in blending evidence from multiple fields with a process of self-discovery to equip leaders with essential best practices. She has been a frontrunner in creating a process to engage learners in reflective wisdom and peer to peer learning; allowing leadership concepts to be mastered with sustainable outcomes. The reflective exercises in this handbook will allow readers to cultivate a growth mindset and elevate their leadership practice. I know that readers will value and enjoy the lessons in this book and be challenged to cultivate the gifts of leadership within themselves. Mackoff’s readers are the leadership this community awaits. Thank you Dr. Mackoff for this book, your dedication to the nursing profession, and commitment to your purpose."
Dr. Crystal Lawson, DNP, RN, CENP
"Dr. Mackoff’s newest work is one of beauty and wisdom of the lived experience. Her words remind us that taking time for self, is not selfish, in fact it is the greatest gift that we can give others, by being healthy and finding harmony in our integrated lives of personal and professional. In order to do this, we have to invest in our own learning, being part of a community, practicing grace, understanding our impact and believing in something larger than ourselves. Thankful and grateful for this brilliant and practical work."
Dr. Cole Edmonson, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, FAONL, FNAP, FAAN
Chief Clinical Officer, AMN Healthcare
“Effective leadership development requires more than didactic teaching. Guided experiential learning is essential for translating key concepts into leadership practice. The Leadership Laboratory sessions and Mackoff’s book offer a multitude of opportunities to reflect, explore and learn from others to practice more effective leadership behaviors. This interactive, easy-to-use workbook is a practical resource that holds great potential for use in individual leadership reflective practice, integration into a manager development program, mentorship guidance, manager peer group meetings and more. I anticipate it becoming a mainstay in our leadership development library of resources.”
Lee Galuska, PhD, RN, NE-BC
Executive Director, Nursing Practice, Education and Research, UCLA Health
Adjunct Assistant Professor, UCLA School of Nursing
"4 stars! This book serves as a charming workbook, poised to keep scientists rooted in the lifelong journey of leadership and the many lessons to be experienced along the way. The real-life content, strategies, and explanations provided will serve as a great resource for any multidisciplinary leader along the continuum from novice to expert. The workbook format caters to individualized skillsets, making the book even more practical for personal use."
DeMonica L. Junious, PhD, RN, CNE (The University of Texas Medical Branch) in Doody's Book Review Service
Leadership Laboratory for Nurse Leaders was awarded first place in the 2022 American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Awards in the Professional Issues category. Read the press release.
Read the interview Barbara Mackoff did with Rose O. Sherman for the Emerging RN Leader blog.
Check out Rosanne Raso's take on the book in the LeaderRead from AONL's Voice of Nursing Leadership.
Read the interview Barbara Mackoff did with Rose O. Sherman for the Emerging RN Leader blog.
Check out Rosanne Raso's take on the book in the LeaderRead from AONL's Voice of Nursing Leadership.
