RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 The Impotence of Being Important – Reflections on Leadership
JF The Annals of Family Medicine
JO Ann Fam Med
FD American Academy of Family Physicians
SP 261
OP 262
DO 10.1370/afm.664
VO 5
IS 3
A1 Couper, Ian Douglas
YR 2007
UL http://www.annfammed.org/content/5/3/261.abstract
AB An observed doctor-patient encounter, in which impotence and importance were confused, led me to a reflection on leadership. A sense of importance can be destructive in leadership, leading to failure to perform, or impotence. Understanding the dangers of self-importance, I am challenged to ensure that I regularly reflect on my leadership style.