Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Encouraging a Growth Mindset

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Sometimes highly committed nurse leader coaches may encounter resistance to establishing a culture of learning. I recently discussed this problem with an L&D.  She was hired because there were concerns that unit practices were outdated.  This new manager was certified in her specialty area, had gone back for a graduate degree … [Read more...]

Source Credibility in Leadership

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN How can I quickly gain leadership credibility?  I was recently asked this question.  My answer is that it won't be an overnight process but can happen over time with the right behaviors.  Leaders need to model behaviors that they seek in others by understanding their values, beliefs, and attitudes. In their book The Leadership … [Read more...]

When The Bully Is Your Charge Nurse

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN What do I do when the bully on my unit is an experienced charge nurse?  This question came from a new manager.  The charge nurse in question had been on the unit "forever."  She had a great relationship with the previous manager who described her as the nurse "who keeps everything together under even the most stressful of situations … [Read more...]

Identifying Your Blind Spots

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN One of my students called to talk because she had received her first performance evaluation as a manager. During the evaluation, her director talked with her about some of her leadership "blind spots" reported in her 360-degree evaluation.  Her staff has a great deal of respect for her but her facial expressions often convey … [Read more...]

Why Rumination Impacts Our Resiliency

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I recently had a conversation with a professional colleague who confessed that she could not stop ruminating about how unfairly she was treated by other members of the executive team. It was destroying her self-confidence and impeding her ability to be resilient in a very challenging situation. When you have a distressful … [Read more...]