Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

How Do You Know That To Be True?

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A new graduate complains to her manager that her preceptor "has it out for me."  The manager patiently listens to the story.  It sounded to her like the preceptor was simply giving the nurse some developmental feedback. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary about the situation or what was said.  The new graduate ended the story by … [Read more...]

When Staff Gossip

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Is there a way to stop the gossip?  A manager recently asked me this during a workshop. She wondered how much she should tolerate and when should she become involved. Her question is an interesting one.  Leadership experts now recognize that negative or malicious gossip is that it is like a virus that can take over and destroy a … [Read more...]

The Rules of Engagement in Interim Leader Roles

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I was recently asked by a colleague if I would write a blog about the rules of engagement when in an interim leadership role.  Although the use of interim nurse leader roles is common at all levels, there is little guidance out there for those who choose to pursue these roles especially outside of placement by traditional executive … [Read more...]

Do You Self-Sabotage?

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Sometimes we are our own worst enemies. I saw this recently with a young nurse manager that I have been coaching.  She was upset that she was not moving up the organizational ladder as quickly as she had hoped to.  At the same time, she had failed to apply for some good opportunities that had opened blaming her procrastination and … [Read more...]

Working for a Micromanager

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By Rose O Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN My new boss is a micromanager and it is awful, a frustrated colleague recently told me.  Up until three months ago, she worked with a transformational nurse leader who has now been replaced by a leader with a significantly different style.  She was looking for tips to work more successfully with the new leader, and to reduce her … [Read more...]