Self-awareness in nurse leadership

This is a summary of the peer-reviewed article: Developing self-awareness for effective nurse leadership by Jacqueline Harley.  The article highlights the importance of self-awareness in nurse leadership, focusing on how it can enhance leaders’ effectiveness by promoting better decision-making, communication and team management. Self-awareness can enable nurse leaders to recognise their emotional triggers, biases and personal values, which helps in navigating complex interpersonal dynamics within healthcare settings.