Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

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...]

Feeling Fear but Taking the Plunge

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN One of my graduate students is a very high potential nurse leader in a rapidly expanding health system.  She is on a fast track to the CNO role and is afraid.   She told me that she was worried about failure - what if I can't do the job and let everyone down.  I asked her what is the worst thing that could possibly happen if she … [Read more...]

Acknowledging Your Mistakes

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A new manager recently talked with me about mistake that she had made in scheduling staff.  A staff member had asked for time off to attend a relative's wedding.  The manager acknowledged the email request and said yes but then mistakenly deleted it.  When the schedule was posted, the staff member became upset because she was not … [Read more...]