Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Developing a Coaching Mindset

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Today's nursing workforce wants their leaders to use less of a traditional style and more of a coaching approach. Transitioning from a traditional leader to a team coach is not always smooth. A coaching mindset means moving from a leadership style focused on fixing team weaknesses to a strengths-based approach focused on helping the … [Read more...]

What’s Trending Now

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN What has been interesting in my leadership development work is examining the trends that emerge over time. We are almost at the end of the first quarter of 2023, and here is what leaders are telling me now: Nursing turnover is about at the same rate as in 2022, with minimal improvement noted in most health systems with … [Read more...]

Teaching Teamwork Skills

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Many health systems today are looking at redesigning care to a team-based model. When making this change, it is essential to think about the role of teamwork. Don't assume that it is strong. Consider the story a nurse manager recently shared with me. It feels like I am watching the musical West Side Story play out daily with … [Read more...]

When Leaders Don’t Agree With Organizational Decisions

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN One of the challenges in any leadership role is that you will sometimes be asked to implement policies, procedures, and practices that you disagree with. New managers often ask me how they should deal with this and whether they should share their viewpoints with the staff. While expressing your displeasure and proving your advocacy … [Read more...]

Are Your Staff Net Promoters?

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Healthcare systems are spending millions of dollars to recruit and retain staff. But what if some of those efforts are undermined by your staff? Consider the following story that a nurse leader shared with me: I was at the gym and overheard two nurses talking about their hospital - our local competitor. In loud voices, they … [Read more...]