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
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
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?
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...]
Crucial Conversations
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN Last week, I had a meeting with a nurse leader who is a preceptor to one of my graduate students in nursing leadership. She is a seasoned critical care nurse leader with significant leadership responsibilities. I was impressed with the time that she had taken to share her leadership lessons learned with our graduate student. She has … [Read more...]
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