By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves." Lao Tzu All of us have probably had a leader or coach who was able to bring out the very best of everyone on their team and achieve results that seemed impossible. If you have had this experience, you … [Read more...]
Suprising Truths about Motivation
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Motivation is the art of getting people to do what you want them to do because they want to do it". Dwight D. Eisenhower Nurse leaders at every level report that one of their greatest challenges is simply to get their staff to come to work and meet their job expectations. I am often asked - how can I motivate my staff and keep them … [Read more...]
Why would Nurses want to be Led by You?
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Good leaders make people feel that they are at the very heart of things, not the periphery. Everyone wants to feel that he or she makes a difference to the success of the team. When that happens, people feel centered and that their work has meaning" - Walter Bennis Why would anyone want to be led by you? That is a question that … [Read more...]
Managing our Time
Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "All of us spend time doing ridiculous things that are a complete waste of time simply to avoid going out of our comfort zone" - Dr. Stephen Covey Many of you may have more effective time management on your goals list for 2012. It is unsatisfying to work extremely hard during your shift yet come home feeling both exhausted and guilty about … [Read more...]
Taking Charge – Are You Ready?
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN “I am just not sure that I am ready to take charge on my unit. I know I have leadership skills but I am a relatively new nurse. Am I really ready to assume all this responsibility? My nurse manager thinks I have excellent leadership potential and is encouraging me to take the plunge. But what if the staff does not respect me in the role … [Read more...]
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