By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I have recently talked with a number of colleagues who are struggling with the decision about leaving their current employer. There are times in everyone’s career when it is time to move on either to a different position or to retirement. Yet, quitting can be challenging because it does involve many losses. We spend almost as much … [Read more...]
Expanding Your Mental Models
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I recently had a discussion with a CEO about the span of control of nurse managers. I have growing concerns about what we are asking of these frontline leaders to do and wanted to elicit his viewpoints on the topic. It soon became clear to me that his mental model of the manager is not grounded in the reality of day to day clinical … [Read more...]
Are You Coachable?
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN I recently spoke with a CNO who acknowledge feeling frustrated with one of her nurse managers. Although the manager has great potential and is capable, she is not open to coaching. She described to me some behaviors that are seen in people that are not coachable. These include the following: Always thinking they're right Not … [Read more...]
Making Leader Shifts
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN In his new book, Leader Shift: The 11 Essential Changes Every Leader Must Embrace, John Maxwell discusses the need for leaders to change their leadership to fit new circumstances. He makes the important point that you cannot be the same, think the same or act the same if you hope to be successful in a world that does not remain the same. … [Read more...]
Invest in Nominating Staff for Awards
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC We are at that time of year when many organizations ask their leaders to nominate staff for various clinical excellence awards. But will you take the time do it? Nurse leaders are busy. Writing a good award nomination application or letter takes time – for most nominations at least one hour. Time gets away from us and deadlines pass. … [Read more...]
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