Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Do You Make these Career Damaging Mistakes?

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN The other day, I was talking with a young emerging nurse leader who I am mentoring.  She is extremely talented and has great ambitions.  She also has the wisdom to see that she has also engendered some jealousy among her peers.  "I don't want to make mistakes that will damage my career," she observed.  What do I need to be careful not to do … [Read more...]

4 Strategies to Promote Intentional Personal Growth

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By Rose O. Sherman "One's philosophy is not best expressed in words; It is expressed in the choices one makes.  In the long run, we shape our lives and we shape ourselves."  Eleanor Roosevelt I am often asked by students what they can do to become more successful nurse leaders.  My response is always the same - there are no secret formulas.  The best leaders are the best … [Read more...]

Do You Have Problems Saying No?

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Learn to say 'no' to the good so you can say 'yes' to the best."   John Maxwell A significant challenge for many nurse leaders today is learning how to manage their limited time and energy.  To do this well, you have to be willing to say no to requests for your time.  This can be challenging as most of us don't want to disappoint … [Read more...]

The Power of Mentors

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right  direction."   John Crosby This past week, I attend a leadership conference in my community that focused on developing future nurse leaders.  It was interesting how many speakers at this conference spoke about the power of receiving good mentor-ship on their … [Read more...]

The Best Nurse Leaders are the Best Learners

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "The best predictor of future success in new and different managerial jobs is learning agility."  From 100 Things You need to Know: Best Practices for Managers and HR Many years ago, I was teaching a Nuts and Bolts Leadership course at a large medical center where I worked as the  Chief of Employee Education.  The course was designed … [Read more...]