Leadership is central to all aspects of the nursing role, from managing the delivery of high quality care to acting as a role model for best practice. Written specifically for nursing students, this book introduces you to the principles and practice of leadership, management and multi-disciplinary team working. Key features: - Each chapter is mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards - Introduces the core leadership theory you need to know, using case studies and reflective activities to show how it relates to your practice - Updated throughout, including new activities and discussions of compassionate leadership and emotional intelligence. - Builds your understanding of the challenging aspects of leadership including managing conflict, being assertive and leading service improvement.