title: Fourteen characteristics of effective leaders in dentistry.
abstract: Leadership can be learned, especially through careful observation of effective leaders. Fourteen characteristics of effective leaders in the dental office and in organized dentistry are discussed. These include: positive mental attitude, faith, goals in life, organization, time management, interdependency and synergy, consistency, communication, self-renewal, empathy and humility, creativity, personal responsibility and drive, ability to say no, and charisma.
authors.affiliation: Practical Clinical Courses, Clinical Research Associates, USA. info@pccdental.com
authors.forename: Gordon J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Christensen
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003813:Dentistry / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D010551:Personality