Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

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...]

Fighting Feelings of Being Overwhelmed

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN New managers often tell me that feelings of being overwhelmed most of the time contributes significantly to their anxiety level.  In today's healthcare environment, there will always be more to do than there is time to do it.  So how can you pace yourself to avoid these feeling of being overwhelmed?    Michael Hyatt, a well-known … [Read more...]

Cultivating a Growth Mindset in Leadership

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I am sometimes asked what I think is the single most important attribute needed by nurse leaders in today's environment.  Without a doubt, I believe it is the ability to have and continue to cultivate a "growth mindset".  Dr. Carol Dweck, a researcher and professor at Stanford University, has been a pioneer in studying how … [Read more...]