Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Leaders Should be Lifelong Learners

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN   Many years ago, I was teaching a Nuts and Bolts Leadership course at a large medical center where I worked as the  Chief of Employee Education.  The course was designed for beginning leaders from all departments in the hospital.  One day I received a call from a highly regarded senior leader in the organization asking me if he … [Read more...]

Becoming a Transformational Nurse Leader

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN We know from research that nurses value transformational leadership.  I have heard nurse leaders describe themselves as being transformational. The interesting thing about transformational leadership is that it is your followers that will define what your leadership style is - not you.   Without evidence, declaring oneself to be … [Read more...]

When A Job Offer is Withdrawn

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I recently had a professional colleague faced with a very painful situation in a job search.  A formal offer had been extended to them and a contract was in process.  Two weeks before the start date, the job offer was withdrawn because of a change In financial circumstances in the organization.  The leader had already given … [Read more...]

5 Reasons Why Forming a Mastermind Group Is a Good Career Move

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Getting ahead in your career can sometimes seem like a challenging journey.  There are few of us that don't hit bumps or roadblocks.  When this happens, it can be difficult to maintain perspective.  Having a trusted group of colleagues with similar career goals/interests/challenges who work together to help each other can be … [Read more...]

Building a Nursing Network

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I am often surprised at nurse leaders who have no contacts outside their own organizations.  When they hit a roadblock in their career, they have no one to turn to inquire about professional opportunities.  The reality about networks is that you should build them before you need them.  Today's healthcare environment is volatile and … [Read more...]