title: From survival to success. It takes more than theory.
abstract: Health care does not always attract change agents. As a result, norms, values, and rules become ingrained. Attempting to change this is difficult. This article will discuss how unique and personal skill sets of a leader complement elements of traditional change theory, resulting in moving organizations from minimal existence to national recognition.
authors.affiliation: Drake Center, Inc., 151 W. Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45216, USA.
authors.forename: Roberta J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Bradford
authors.forename: Margaret M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Sutton
authors.forename: Nancy K
authors.initials: NK
authors.lastname: Byrd
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D016542:Chief Executive Officers, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000523:psychology; D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D006040:Goals; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006754:Hospital Restructuring / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007857:Leadership; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000523:psychology; D009738:Nursing Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015279:Organizational Culture; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D011582:Psychological Theory