Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Your Professional Legacy

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I often hear nurse leaders in my generation talk about the importance of their legacy.  They want to leave their mark on the world and be remembered for their work.  Some seek a tangible symbol of something they have left behind such as a scholarship in their name or a book they write.  In today's rapidly changing world, there are no … [Read more...]

Preparing for a Leadership Interview

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN Last week, one of my former graduate students contacted me for help with her first interview for a nurse leader role.  She had remembered from our discussions in class that leadership interviews are very different from those at the staff level.  It is not uncommon to be interviewed at least two to three times by current leaders/and or staff … [Read more...]

Avoid Decision Making Biases

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Argue like you are right ...... but listen like you are wrong"  Karl Wieck I was listening to a nurse leader explain a decision that she had made that was not producing the results that she had intended.  She appeared unwilling to acknowledge that she had not done enough due diligence or listened to the concerns of others.  Like most … [Read more...]

Is Leadership Right for You?

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By Rose O. Sherman,  RN, EdD, FAAN I believe it is critically important in our careers that we select positions that play to our strengths.  Some nurses are natural leaders but others grow into their roles over time.  What is true is that you cannot be a leader without followers and this trust needs to be earned.  You may be wondering if you have what others look for in their … [Read more...]

Dealing with Negative Gossip

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I spent most of last week at the American Organization of Nurse Executives meeting talking with leaders across the country about a wide range of issues.  One young manager asked me to write a blog on how to best deal with negative gossip in units and departments when it "has gotten out of control".  In this case, it was happening in … [Read more...]