Leading with Integrity--Being Present and Visible.

An important role for the Academy of Canadian Executive Nurses (ACEN) is the support and the development of new and emerging nurse leaders in our health system. Nurses have many opportunities to lead in their clinical roles, and we see tremendous examples of this formal and informal leadership every day. However, the move to formal leadership positions is one that can be challenging for nurses – and, one that ACEN is invested in supporting. As an organization, we have broadened our membership to include these new and emerging leaders, and we are exploring how we can facilitate the use of the LEADS Framework in nursing leadership development. Many of us are familiar with LEADS in our work environment but how do we, as nurse leaders, best support the next generation of leaders?