Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Why EQ Matters More Than IQ in Leadership

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN When looking at leadership candidates, we often focus on perceptions of the candidate's competence and intelligence.  Yet a considerable amount of research now suggests that it is EQ and not IQ which separates outstanding leaders from the rest.  EQ is the "it" factor according to Travis Bradberry in a blog for Success Magazine that … [Read more...]

Leadership Books for Your Holiday List

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Nurse leaders sometimes ask me about the "one" thing they could do to be better leaders.  My answer is always the same - read.  What I have observed from my own experience is how important consistent and intentional reading can be to develop your leadership skills and enhance your growth.  I have seen from personal experience the … [Read more...]

Managing Resignations

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN If you are like many leaders, you probably dread it today when a staff member comes to your office and tells you that they need to talk with you.  Too often these are conversations around a resignation.  Sometimes, a resignation comes on very short notice.  I recently had a former employee of mine call me for advice.  He was leaving his … [Read more...]

Effective Career Goal Setting

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN “Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.”   Mother Teresa It is always interesting to me how some leaders are able to be so much more effective in achieving their career and professional goals than others.  Research indicates that many of us begin with good intentions but then don't follow through.  … [Read more...]

Dos and Don’ts When You Resign

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN A longtime colleague of mine abruptly made the decision to resign when she was not selected for an executive position.  She felt humiliated and betrayed because she had served as an interim CNO for more than one year.  Her exit was not a graceful one and she lost respect in the eyes of her colleagues.  How do you leave a difficult job … [Read more...]