Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Becoming an Authentic Leader

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC The other day, I heard an executive nurse leader declare herself to be an authentic nurse leader.  We know that authenticity in leadership is critical to building healthy work environments and is standard 6 in the AACN standards for healthy work environments.  I did not know this leader well but wondered about the wisdom of this … [Read more...]

The Power of Apologies in Leadership

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN An executive nurse leader recently told me that her CEO had blamed her for an error that was later found to be someone else's responsibility.  She was upset because when the mistake was pointed out to him - there was no apology even though he had very publicly chastised her. She said she felt very devalued.  It can be very difficult for some … [Read more...]

Become a Better Presenter

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN I am often asked by leaders how they can become a better presenter and speaker. For some leaders, public speaking strikes fear into their hearts.  I always give the same advice - becoming an effective presenter is a learned skill and the more you do it the better you will get.  An effective presentation can have a very positive impact in … [Read more...]

Staff Happiness

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN What do you do when a staff member comes into your office and tells you that they are not happy? I was recently asked this question by a young manager who was struggling with the burden of wanting everyone to be happy. She is not unusual. Many nurses who move into leadership have a natural tendency to be people pleasers and enjoy … [Read more...]

Emotional Self-Control

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I am coaching a leader who has destroyed a great deal of her credibility over an incident in which she did not maintain good self-control.  The sad part is that this was just one incident in a long and successful career but it has had a significant impact on how she is now viewed in her organization.  Through her career, she has been … [Read more...]