An effective leader demonstrates the abilities to effectively produce and implement rules and regulations, adapt to change, encourage teamwork, and provide support and guidance to all members of the group. Leaders promote teamwork to achieve excellent results. They set goals and achieve them through hard work and dedication. They always listen to feedback, accept and implement changes. A true leader will create an atmosphere that motivates people to work more efficiently. They are optimistic, demonstrating willpower and confidence to influence and encourage others (Haeuser & Preston, 2005). An effective leader is the backbone of every successful organization. They have the skills necessary to ensure that the entire nursing staff works as a team to provide excellent patient care. For an effective healthcare system, especially nursing, it is important to have great leadership. A manager has the ability to analyze and resolve complex situations thanks to his management experience. They can assign tasks to team members based on their capabilities. The nursing unit manager must recognize effective leaders and provide them with the opportunity to build a successful team of nurses in their unit to provide effective care to all patients in that unit and thus create better patient satisfaction. Adequate staffing is an important component of good patient care. Effective management skills are needed to effectively manage staff shortages, adapt and implement changes in order to provide excellent patient care while maintaining staff morale. This paper will discuss the importance of effective management and leadership skills required in relation to the nurse-patient relationship in a unit. Patients deserve and expect appropriate care and treatment for their disease or condition... half of the paper. ....ico leader. I am able to communicate with people on a deep emotional level. I firmly believe in positive thinking and spreading this attitude will definitely have a positive impact on my patients and colleagues. Being a role model for others is a very satisfying feeling for me. Works Cited Haeuser, J.L., & Preston, P. (2005). COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES to get the results you want. Healthcare Executive, 20(1), 16-20.Johns, A. (2011, October 6). Nursing patient ratio. Healthcare system. from http://www.nursingburnout.net/nursing-burnout-and-high-patient-to-nurse-ratios/Lefton, C. (2007). Recruitment and retention report. Improve your environment through communication and change. Nursing Management, 38(1), 13-14. Sullivan, E. J., & Decker, P. J. (2005). Effective leadership and management in nursing (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall.