Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Five Ways to Foster Optimism

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN “A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”  Winston Churchill A nurse leader recently told me that she was having a hard time remaining optimistic in the face of so much uncertainty in the health care environment.  She observed that "our leadership meetings seem to be … [Read more...]

Thinking Outside the Box

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN "The creative process is also the most terrifying part because you don't know exactly what's going to happen or where it is going to lead."  Stephen Covey Last week, I talked with a group of perioperative directors about leadership succession planning.  They had many concerns about the lack of nurse leaders in the pipeline to … [Read more...]

4 Strategies to Promote Intentional Personal Growth

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By Rose O. Sherman "One's philosophy is not best expressed in words; It is expressed in the choices one makes.  In the long run, we shape our lives and we shape ourselves."  Eleanor Roosevelt I am often asked by students what they can do to become more successful nurse leaders.  My response is always the same - there are no secret formulas.  The best leaders are the best … [Read more...]

Learning from our Life Experiences

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions."    Oliver Wendell Holmes I recently spoke with a nursing colleague who is recovering from a serious illness.  When I asked her how she was doing, she told me that the past year had been a very difficult one for her.  "I have felt very vulnerable and out … [Read more...]

Learning from Criticism

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Criticism, like rain, should be gentle enough to nourish a man’s growth without destroying his roots."     Frank A. Clark A nurse leader recently talked with me about a session that she had with a Human Resource manager.  She was being advised on how to manage a serious disciplinary issue with a staff member. During this session, she was … [Read more...]