Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Building a Strong Leadership Network

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Why should I join a professional association?  I am often asked this by young nurse leaders who are short on both time and money. They fail to see how a network built from participation in a professional association can not only enhance their professional growth but also prove to be a wise career investment. Many nurse leaders don’t … [Read more...]

Holding Staff Accountable

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN Nurse managers often tell me that one of their biggest challenges is holding staff accountable for their behavior. Part of it is our world today. Ethicists have commented that there has been a change in the willingness of individuals to accept responsibility for their behavior.  The culture has instead become one of blame.  Some staff are … [Read more...]

Leading Your Former Peers

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Promotions from within can be tricky. Not all your peers will be thrilled that you were selected for the position.  While having work experience in an organization when you accept a leadership role is often a tremendous advantage, it can also present some unique challenges.  On the positive side, you will not have the steep learning … [Read more...]

What To Do When Staff Cry

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A manager recently asked me what she should do when she is trying to give constructive feedback, and the staff member begins crying uncontrollably.  She reported she feels  uncomfortable when this happens, and also perturbed because part of being a professional should entail the ability to accept feedback without an emotional … [Read more...]

Why Follow-Through Matters in Leadership

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN What do you do when a manager does not follow through on actions that you have discussed?  The question came from a director who was becoming increasingly more frustrated with the performance of one of her managers.  The manager commits to actions during meetings, and then routinely does not follow through.  When confronted, she … [Read more...]