Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Why Nurse Leader Engagement Matters

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC A nurse leader recently told me how nurse engagement in her units had plummeted. She needed to put together an action plan, but she was wise enough to see the link between what was happening with her units and her behavior. She shared the following story: I feel so overwhelmed that I sometimes shut down and disengage from my work. I … [Read more...]

Moving from a Transformational to a Servant Leader

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Sometimes, you must change your leadership to meet the workforce's needs. That is the conclusion a quality manager recently reached after failing to connect with staff.  Here is his story: I have always aspired to be a transformational leader, a critical ingredient in the ANCC Magnet Model. Transformational leaders lead people to … [Read more...]

Ten Ways to Build Trust with Your Team

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Building trust as a new leader can be challenging because trust develops over time. The following 10 behaviors will help you to build trust more quickly: Keep your commitments – is the most significant behavior you can demonstrate. It’s the quickest way to build trust in any relationship. The fastest way to destroy trust is … [Read more...]

How Much Self-Promotion is Too Much

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Self-promotion is a component of both building a leadership brand and a leader's effectiveness and long-term success. We urge leaders today to develop their expertise, to write about and speak about their work, and to be active on social media platforms like LinkedIn. But how much is too much, and what if your boss accuses you of … [Read more...]

Using the Pareto Principle in 2025

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“The most important things don’t always scream the loudest.”  Bob Hawke Nurse managers are having challenges setting priorities. As one manager explained, We have been told to improve our patient experience scores, but I don't even know where to start - there are so many things we could do differently. This manager is not alone - knowing where and how to spend your time in … [Read more...]