title: The dynamics of hospital leadership. Defining what it takes to survive.
abstract: Leadership is a combination of tangible and intangible qualities that is becoming extra-important to hospitals' survival. With an eye to the future of healthcare, the authors present an overview of the characteristics, styles, and challenges of the leader. In an upcoming issue, the authors will discuss organizational survival.
authors: Department of Health and Safety, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green.
authors: R P
authors: RP
authors: Biggerstaff
authors: T R
authors: TR
authors: Syre
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D003657:Decision Making; D006740:Hospital Administrators / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D007857:Leadership; D009042:Motivation; D010565:Persuasive Communication; D011209:Power, Psychological