More recent theories of leadership — combining aspects of both personal trait and situational theories — recognise that effective leadership depends on the personality of the leader, the situation at hand and the qualities of the followers (Grossman & Valiga, 2012). Leadership is not a haphazard occurrence, rather involves vision, communicating that vision to others, planning to make it a reality and serving as a symbol and source of energy for the team (Grossman& Valiga, 2012). It is therefore an extension of the notion of‘bringing order to chaos’, noted above as being intrinsic tonursing leadership