**13. Conclusion**

The complex and dynamic nature of the nursing environment requires nurse executives to leverage the basic tenants of strategic leadership to promote nursing performance and service delivery. Leadership plays a key role in terms of making and enforcing organizational strategies. Leadership capabilities and strategies are essential for optimizing team-based nursing and patient outcomes. A visionary leadership approach motivates teamwork and seeks to reach the highest levels of performance possible within the boundaries of nursing practice.

Many studies support the transformational method since it encourages employees to work creatively, exhibit dedication, and meet expectations. Some research suggests combining the three styles in management because each situation necessitates a distinct style. Transformational and laissez-faire methods encourage employees' independence and creativity. When a leader wants to develop new practices and implement them quickly, transactional approach works best.

*Strategic Leadership in Nursing DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.104512*
