Download or read book A Practical Guide to Leadership Development written by Patrick R. Coonan and published by HC Pro, Inc.. This book was released on 2007 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Practical Guide to Leadership Development uses practical examples to highlight important leadership competencies as a way to help healthcare leaders meet the challenges of today's healthcare systems. The competencies were developed with input from top professional societies, including the American Organization of Nurse Executives.