This learning activity examines transformative leadership principles for building high-performance nursing teams in today's healthcare environment. The content covers evidence-based strategies including transformational leadership dimensions, shared governance models, and interprofessional collaboration while addressing contemporary challenges such as workforce shortages, technology integration, and burnout prevention. Participants will learn practical approaches for promoting psychological safety, fostering inclusion, and implementing team development initiatives that improve patient outcomes and organizational effectiveness. Designed for nurses seeking leadership competencies, this activity provides actionable, research-based strategies that can be immediately applied in clinical settings to create resilient teams capable of delivering exceptional patient care.