Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Truth in Leadership

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN Our current political environment illustrates very interesting challenges about the perception of truth in leadership.  Most leadership experts would agree that trust is the foundation of leadership.  When followers feel that they have not been told the truth, there is a breech in trust with the leader.  The ability to establish, grow, … [Read more...]

Managing Your Email

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN           It is not unusual for nurse leaders to get hundreds of work related emails a day.  Learning to manage (not ignore) email is an important leadership skill so you don't get totally overwhelmed and fall behind in other work.  Here are 10 great strategies from the experts: Schedule a … [Read more...]

Tips for Leadership Interviews

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN   With the beginning of a new year, I am finding many leaders tell me they are looking at interviewing for other positions and want advice.  Well prepared candidates really stand out.  As you seek to advance to a leadership position either within or outside your organizations, here are five tips for success for leadership … [Read more...]

Leadership Behavior in Meetings

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN Like it or not, most nurse leaders spend a good portion of every week in meetings.  Some of our attendance is by choice but often it is an expectation.  It is not unusual to see leaders "check out of the discussion".  Our lack of participation does not go unnoticed even if we try be discreet about it.  This disengagement impacts how our … [Read more...]

Emotional Agility in Nursing Leadership

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN Ask any nurse leader about his or her work and they are likely to tell you it can sometimes be a roller coaster with things rarely going exactly as planned.  In her recently published book on Emotional Agility, Susan David contends that the difference between leaders who get derailed by their challenges and those who successfully overcome … [Read more...]