Objective: This article explores the importance of having a vision within pharmacy practice to create a\nLeadership Legacy (L2). This is shown through the study of current literature and data gathered by the researcher\nfrom prominent pharmacists who hold or have held national positions within the profession. The article includes a\nleadership vision activity that pharmacists can implement.\nSetting: The research was conducted through extensive one hour interviews with national and international\npharmacist practitioners. This data was reviewed for themes and the highlights of the results from four U.S.\npharmacists are provided in the article.\nPractice description: Pharmacists who hold or have held national positions within the profession share their\nthoughts on their Leadership Legacy (L2). The information pertaining to their specific vision is incorporated into the\narticle.\nPractice intervention: A vision can guide a pharmacist�s practice and provide ways to navigate goals and\noutcomes within the profession.\nEvaluation: Four US pharmacists were asked about their Leadership Legacy (L2). The aspects of an L2 include\nvision, foundation, intentional focus, meaningful relationships, resiliency, and sustainability. The qualitative data\nand comments provided by the pharmacists explore their ideas and ways they have incorporated a vision into\nprofessional practice.\nResults: The pharmacists interviewed offered insight into how their specific visions, as well as how they\nincorporated it into their professional lives. These highlights include wisdom from the various pharmacists and ways\nto continuously improve the profession in various areas with a vision.\nConclusion: Incorporating a vision into practice can allow a pharmacist to have a focus for the intended future.\nIt is a way to ensure that the practice and profession are on track for better outcomes for patients
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