Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Learning to Apologize When You Are Wrong

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN The other day, I had a conversation with a young leader who was planning to leave her organization.  When I asked why, she told me that she had been blamed for a situation involving a patient's family when she was not involved.  The senior leadership were very upset about the controversy surrounding a communication with the family.  The … [Read more...]

Believing in the Art of Possibilities

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN “In the measurement world, you set a goal and strive for it. In the universe of possibility, you set the context and let life unfold.”  Benjamin Zander Benjamin Zander is the conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra and a professor at the New England Conservatory of Music.   He was also a keynote plenary speaker at this year's … [Read more...]

Being the Inside Candidate for a Nurse Leader Role

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN A colleague of mine recently called and asked for advice about managing herself as the "inside candidate" among a highly qualified pool for an executive role in her organization.  The good news for my friend is that business research increasingly indicates that highly qualified inside candidates when selected usually have a smoother … [Read more...]

Avoiding Biases in Your Leadership Thinking

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Rarely do we find people who willingly engage in hard, solid thinking. There is an almost universal quest for easy answers and half-baked solutions. Nothing pains some people more than having to think." - Martin Luther King Nurse leaders make hundreds of decisions each day.  We rarely consider the thinking that is behind these decisions … [Read more...]

Managing Your Own Psychology in Leadership Roles

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN As a young leader, a wise mentor once told me that my toughest leadership challenge would be to manage myself.  I found this to be true over my leadership career.  Leadership can be stressful especially during times of great challenges.  Anxiety can lead to a loss of confidence in one's own abilities as a leader and negative self talk.  … [Read more...]