title: Selected important characteristics for enlightened medical leaders.
abstract: An enlightened leader understands that unleashing the creativity and energy of the individuals in an organization is crucial to maximizing the potential of that group. A quality leader is more than a manager and invites the membership to help in the process of directing and caring for an organization and its people. A wise leader promotes communication, learning, innovation, and empowerment for all and always acts with integrity and professionalism.
authors.affiliation: Integris Baptist Medical Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112, USA. jay.harolds@integris-health.com
authors.forename: Jay
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Harolds
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D003405:Creativity; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D010819:Physician's Role; D011209:Power, Psychological; D011871:Radiology