Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Surrendering Our Attachments to the Past

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "He who cannot change the very fabric of his thought will never be able to change reality.  Anwar Sadat One of my graduate students who is also an experienced nurse leader recently observed that some nurses are dealing with the chaos and change in our health delivery system by "mourning for the good old days."  But were the good old … [Read more...]

5 Ways the Affordable Care Act Could Change Nursing

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN Last month, the United States Supreme Court found that most provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are constitutional.  With a presidential election looming in November, the debate about the future of law will continue.  In spite of the political battles, most health care analysts agree that the law's structural and financial features … [Read more...]

The Power of Nursing Leadership Stories

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Stories are the most powerful tool in the leader's toolkit".  Howard Gardner I recently attended a conference session on Patient Safety.  Quite unexpectedly, the speaker began his presentation with the statement , "Through an error I made,  I was responsible for a patient's death".  He immediately had the attention of everyone in the … [Read more...]

First, Break All the Rules

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Personal and organizational effectiveness is proportionate the strength of leadership".  John Maxwell My students often ask me about books that have profoundly influenced my thinking about management and leadership.  A book, that I found helpful in my own leadership journey, was published more than a decade ago.  First, Break all the … [Read more...]

Are You a Good Follower?

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "What makes for a good follower?  The single most important characteristic may well be a willingness to tell the truth.  In a world of growing complexity, leaders are increasingly dependent on their followers for good information, whether the leader wants to hear it or not."    Warren Bennis To be selected for leadership, you must … [Read more...]