Development of the Leadership Influence Self-Assessment (LISA©) instrument

The nurse influencer: A concept synthesis and analysis

“…This is relevant to nurse influencers who have the capacity to influence upward to managers, executives, and legislators; laterally to other nurses and healthcare providers; and downward toward nursing aides, other support staff, or the general public. Further research has shown that coalition, persuasion, modeling, and professional development are important leadership and influence tactics for nurse leaders 7,8 . These skills and behaviors are used by nurse influencers to promote health and lead practice change.…”

“…This model identifies knowledge‐based competence, authority, status, communication traits, and time as key influence factors for nurse leaders to transform behaviors and environments (Figure 1). 11 Multiple articles based on the AIM describe successful nurse leadership influence as a two‐way process, requiring a dynamic relationship between an influence agent and influence target 7,11,12 . Nurse leaders use interpersonal influence as members of boards or management teams by advocating for safe staffing or practice changes 11 and in personal relationships to impact performance and motivation 7 …”

“…The nurse influencer demonstrates assurance and authenticity in nursing activities yet is always willing to improve or progress. Because nurses are accountable for their own abilities, nurse influencers apply self‐assessment to their development 7 . With confidence and self‐awareness, the nurse influencer builds integrity.…”

“…Closely related to stimulating change is empowerment. The AIM identifies power as a “cumulative result of being able to influence multiple issues.” 7 Although power may be present before influence is accomplished, empowerment of the nurse influencer is derived from application of their combined critical attributes and can also be transferred to others.…”

“…Currently, the AIM‐based Leadership Influence Self‐Assessment (LISA) serves as the primary instrument to capture the critical attributes of the concept of nurse influencer. This 145‐item survey was designed for nurse leaders to assess their own influence capacity by measuring personal status, authority, integrity, and strategy 7 . To evaluate the attributes of the nurse influencer, the items related to integrity and strategy are most important, as status and authority are not as crucial for nurse influencers.…”