You answer to the chief operating officer (COO) of one of the largest hospitals in Texas. Last week, an unexpected vacancy occurred in the COO position. With your experience as the director of administration for the past 4years, you are considered the only qualified internal candidate and have accepted the position. For this assignment, address the following:

• Choose competencies that make you a viable candidate for the hospital leadership (CEO position).

Share your understanding of what makes a leader different from a manager and how their functions overlap.