There are three defining characteristics of APN leadership: mentoring, innovation, and activism. These characteristics along with their core elements are listed in Table 11-2, Useful Models of Transformational Leadership and Change, on page 278. I attached the chart, please use as a reference, also attached the book cover for APA reference. There is considerable overlap in the knowledge and skills needed for each characteristic. Novice or new APNs tend to exercise leadership in the clinical domain and over time expand their leadership activities into other areas. Discussion topic: Identify two nursing leaders or leaders that promote the nursing profession who reflect these defining characteristics along with related core elements. These leaders can be identified at the region, state, national, or international level. Compare and contrast the characteristics for these two leaders. What are the commonalities and differences between the leaders? (3-4 paragraphs