Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Leaders Speak in an Amplified Voice

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN This week's political events involving North Korea are a good reminder for all leaders that when in leadership roles, you have an amplified voice.  Even casual remarks not intended to be inflammatory can take on serious meaning when they come from leaders.  A Chief Nursing Officer once told me that she was "thinking aloud" as she … [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...]

Challenges Faced by New Nurse Managers

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN When you have been in leadership for many years, it can be hard to remember what it is like when you begin in your first nurse manager role.  Recently, I had an opportunity to work with many new nurse managers in the leadership development course sponsored by the American Nurses Association.  Most were in their first two years in the … [Read more...]

Taming the Advice Monster

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I was recently talking with a new manager.  I asked her about the most important lessons she was learning about being a leader.  She smiled and said - I am learning when to talk and when to just listen.  She explained that when she started in her role, staff would come into her office with a problem.  She would immediately jumped … [Read more...]

Leveraging Your Leadership Strengths

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By  Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC,FAAN You will have many opportunities to lead during your own lifetime. As you will learn, the path to great leadership starts with a deep understanding of the strengths you bring to the table.”  Tom Rath and Barry Conchie I am currently working with a leadership team looking at both the individual strengths of the leaders and … [Read more...]