Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

The Art of Managing Resignations

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN A colleague recently observed that resignations are very poorly managed in her  organization.  Even when you try to do the right thing and give notice, the leadership in her organization makes it clear that you are no longer part of the team.  Once the person has left the organization, their performance is often criticized and their … [Read more...]

Giving New Graduates Career Advice

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN An academic colleague recently told me that she had spoken to a class of senior students about career options in nursing.  She was very surprised that all but 3 students out of a class of 100 planned to move into an advanced practice role such as NP or CRNA.  She asked me how this could be and where were these young students getting … [Read more...]

Timing in Work and Life

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Leaders know the importance of timing in their work and lives but what we may not know is that there science behind timing that can inform our lives and work. In his new book, When: The Scientific Secret of Perfect Timing, Daniel Pink takes cutting edge research and explains how we can use it to our advantage.  His findings have … [Read more...]

When Leaders Fail

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC We have all failed at something in our career.  I recently spoke with a leader who made a career transition and did not do enough due diligence on her new position.  She is miserable in the role but does not want to be seen as a failure if she leaves it.  My own research with young leaders that fear of failure is the number 1 reason why … [Read more...]

Choose Your Words Wisely

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN    During a leadership workshop that I recently taught, a manager was telling the class about her frustrations with her staff.  As I listened to her, I could not help but notice how many times she used the word "they".  I stopped her and asked who "they were".  I pointed out to her that the use of "they" instead of "we" conveyed to me a lack … [Read more...]