title: Introduction to concepts in leadership for the surgeon.
abstract: As surgeons progress through their careers, they are often entrusted with leadership roles in administration, education, research, and patient management. Insights into one's own personality type and leadership style as well as an understanding of the value of emotional intelligence are critical for success. Knowledge of group dynamics and team leading; networking; techniques in leading, changing, and innovation; as well as proficiency in negotiation and conflict resolution are also essential to the development of leadership skills.
authors.affiliation: Division of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Calgary, Foothills Medical Centre, 1403 29th Street NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 2T9, Canada. Linda.mrkonjic@albertahealthservices.ca
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Mrkonjic
authors.forename: Sean C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Grondin
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007857:Leadership; D017008:Negotiating; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D010820:Physicians / Q000523:psychology; D013903:Thoracic Surgery / Q000458:organization & administration