Perspectives on executive relationships: influence.

This department, sponsored by AONE, presents information to assist nurse leaders in shaping the future of healthcare through creative and innovative leadership. The strategic priorities of AONE anchor the editorial content. They reflect contemporary healthcare and nursing practice issues that challenge nurse executives as they strive to meet the needs of patients. In this article, the author presents the views of 6 Magnet hospital chief nursing executives regarding their relationships with executive-level colleagues.