title: Leadership metaphors.
abstract: Purpose This paper aims to suggest that the language typically used about leadership in healthcare tells us something important about how we see it. Design/methodology/approach Three main metaphors currently adopted for healthcare leadership purposes are explored - military, sporting and finance. Findings The language used about leadership sustains the way the world is seen. A more life-affirming use of language is possible, which more accurately reflects what healthcare is about. Originality/value The paper builds on the work of Gareth Morgan in applying the use of metaphors to healthcare leadership.
authors.affiliation: MTDS , Ripon, UK.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Duncan Edmonstone
mesh_terms: D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D019365:Metaphor
keywords: Health care; Language; Leadership