Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

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...]

Leader New Years Resolutions for 2025

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA, FAAN We will soon be in 2025, a brand new year.  The most effective leaders establish a few personal and professional goals each year. This is a good practice because it forces us to stretch outside our comfort zone.  But most New Year's goals are not achieved because the goal is not specific and lacks a plan.  There is good research to … [Read more...]