Leadership presence: A concept analysis.

Abstract

To examine the concept of Leadership Presence. Presence is an essential factor in a leader's repertoire. However, the concept is not well-defined, or the significance understood on how leadership presence affects individual and organizational outcomes. Walker and Avant's modified method of concept analysis DATA SOURCE: Literature from multiple scholarly databases were searched. The search terms "leadership," "presence," "physical presence," and "leadership presence" were imputed using established inclusion criteria: full text, peer-reviewed, and printed in the English language from 2016 to 2021. Articles examined to determine the context of leadership presence and to understand and identify the antecedents, attributes, and consequences of leadership presence. Eighteen articles met inclusion criteria and were examined. Antecedents consisted of elements that represented the internal complexity of the organization and the presence of external threats. Attributes included a leader's emotional intelligence, a vision for improvement, and a commitment to successful caring and patient outcomes. Consequences evolved from organizational and individual elements of leadership presence. By understanding the concept of leadership presence, nurse leaders can appreciate the meaning, implications, and contributions of this concept and employ leadership factors that influence nurse, patient, and organizational outcomes.