An effective leader demonstrates the skills necessary to effectively produce and implement rules and regulations, adapt to changes, encourage teamwork, and provide support and advice to all members of the group. Leaders promote teamwork to achieve excellent results. They set goals and achieve them through hard work and dedication. They always listen to feedback, accept and implement changes. A true leader will create an atmosphere that motivates people to work more effectively. They are optimistic, show willingness and confidence to influence and encourage others (Haeuser and Preston, 2005). An effective leader is the backbone of any successful organization. They have the skills necessary to enable all nursing staff to work as a team to provide excellent patient care. For an effective health system, especially in nursing, it is important to have great leadership. A manager has skills to analyze and resolve complex situations thanks to his management experience. They can assign tasks to team members based on their skills. The nursing unit manager must recognize effective leaders and offer them the opportunity to build a high-performing team of nurses in their unit in order to provide effective care to all patients on that unit and thus create better patient satisfaction. patients. Adequate staffing is an important element of good patient care. Effective management skills are necessary to effectively manage staff shortages, adapt and implement changes to provide excellent patient care while maintaining staff morale. This article will discuss the importance of effective management and leadership skills required in relation to the nurse-to-patient ratio on a unit. Patients deserve and expect appropriate care and treatment for their illness or condition....... middle of article.. .... classic leader. I am able to connect with people on a deep emotional level. I strongly believe in positive thinking and spreading this attitude will definitely have a positive impact on my patients and colleagues. Being a role model for others is a very satisfying feeling for me. Works Cited Haeuser, JL and Preston, P. (2005). COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES to achieve the desired results. Healthcare Executive, 20(1), 16-20. Johns, A. (October 6, 2011). Nursing patient ratio. Health system. retrieved from http://www.nursingburnout.net/nursing-burnout-and-high-patient-to-nurse-ratios/Lefton, C. (2007). Recruitment and retention report. Improve your environment through communication and change. Nursing Management, 38(1), 13-14. Sullivan, E.J. & Decker, P.J. (2005). Effective leadership and management in nursing (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall.