Leadership is critical in all health professions and is displayed across a wide range of settings. Clinical leadership: innovation into action is directed towards "ground level" clinical staff, many of whom are clinical leaders ( although they may not know it ) in healthcare organisations. Written for health professionals who act principally in direct client/patient care, clinical leadership describes the difference berween leadership and management. It sets out a new theory of leadership, congruent leadership, which is primarily focused on how nurses and other health professionals can lead at the beside. Clinical leadership offers practical, research-based guidance and examples that will inspire, motivate and facilitate clinical leaders (or aspiring clinical leaders). It also contains case studies of famous female leaders, learning activities and practical advice to assist nursing student, nurse practitioners and helath professionals develop and apply clinical leadership skilss. This book aims not only to development, but also support strong clinical leaders, equipping them with the skill needed to foster future nurses for generations to come.