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Nursing directors have recommended introducing a professional career path focused on developing nurses\u2019 leadership skills. Despite recognition of nurse managers\u2019 key role in recruiting, retaining, and engaging nurses, few studies have explored how Saudi managers acquire and deploy leadership skills. This study explores how nurse managers view and experience workplace leadership.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This ethnographic study examined nurse managers\u2019 perceptions and experiences of leadership development in a Saudi hospital affiliated with the Ministry of Health. Qualitative data were collected during periodic visits over eight months, including workplace and continuing medical education observations, document examinations, and informal and semistructured interviews with 21 nurse managers. 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The Saudi government is rigorously combating this practice through strict regulations and enforcement. A climate encouraging adherence with the directorate\u2019s guidelines led managers to comply, even though they employed strategies to subvert some of its authority.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Wasta was used to enhance performance, obtain rewards, secure favorable work assignments, gain meritless promotions, and allocate staff arbitrarily. 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