Leadership for psychiatrists.
OBJECTIVE
This article introduces the prospective leader to a set of questions and relevant leadership literature that aid in the process of deciding whether to accept a leadership position.


METHODS
The author conducted a review of literature and discussion with leaders in psychiatry and other medical disciplines.


RESULTS
The questions posed and leadership literature discussed provide a useful set of guidelines for potential leaders in deciding whether to accept or continue in a leadership position.


CONCLUSIONS
Having access to mentoring, a clear description of "expected results," personal appreciation of leadership style, a description of available resources, a leadership vision in line with the institutional vision, and an appreciation of the necessary time commitments are fundamental in deciding whether to accept a leadership position.
Greiner
Carl B
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Department of Psychiatry, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 985582 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198-5582, USA. cgreiner@unmc.edu
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