Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Why Reflection in Leadership Matters

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN One of the interesting things that I have learned from my work with nurse leaders is that they leave little time for reflection in their daily work.  I thought about this recently when I was coaching a leader going through some serious challenges in her new environment.  Her solution was to stay in motion and keep putting out the fires even … [Read more...]

When We Don’t Like the Evidence

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN Last week, I attended the 2018 International QSEN (Quality, Safety& Education for Nurses) Forum.  This group is committed to the spread of evidence-based practice to improve quality and safety in nursing practice.  Dr. Bernadette Melnyk, an international nursing expert on evidence-based practice, spoke about the need to move evidence … [Read more...]

Self-Awareness in Leadership

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN A young leader recently sought coaching help because she was feeling very insecure in her new role and afraid of failure.  I applauded her willingness to be self-reflective about her leadership and recognition of a need for help.  She was exhibiting a high level of self-awareness.  Self-awareness is one of the 5 key components of emotional … [Read more...]

Moving to Version 2.0 in Your Leadership

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN The legendary leadership coach, Marshall Goldsmith, titled his best selling business book What Got You Here Won't Get You There.  The book outlines the type of behaviors that often derail leaders as they move up the ladder.  The ultimate message is that as a leader, you need to continually evolve and become better.  To use a computer … [Read more...]

360 Degree Leadership Assessments

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Would you feel insecure about a 360 degree assessment on your leadership?  If yes, you are not alone.  I am currently working with a non-healthcare organization that is conducting 360 degree leadership assessments on all staff in director level or above roles.  My role will be to do the leadership development coaching after the … [Read more...]