Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Confronting Difficult Behavior

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I recently had a conversation with an Uber driver who told me about an experience with an angry, out of control passenger.  What he described to me was behavior from patients and sometimes staff during my years of working in the Department of Veterans Affairs.  I quickly learned that these interactions were never pleasant but … [Read more...]

Nurse Leaders as Makers

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN These are challenging times for nurse leaders. Healthcare environments are undergoing rapid change requiring their leaders to be both nimble and adaptable. At the same time, the needs of the contemporary nursing workforce have also changed. Gone are the days of command and control leadership when staff were expected to be grateful … [Read more...]

Giving Constructive Performance Feedback

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN In the programs that I teach with nurse leaders, one area that they struggle with is giving performance feedback when it is negative.  They just want their staff to meet their professional expectations. A typical scenario for a young new manager involves a staff member who is repeatedly late to work.  The previous nurse manager may … [Read more...]

The Case for Strengths-Based Leadership

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By  Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC,FAAN You will have many opportunities to lead during your own lifetime. As you will learn, the path to great leadership starts with a deep understanding of the strengths you bring to the table.”  Tom Rath and Barry Conchie This week, I am attending the Gallup Strengths Summit along with 1500 other coaches from around the world. … [Read more...]

Do You Light Fires or Extinguish Flames

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Several years ago, one of my nursing administration students did a practicum experience with her Chief Nursing Officer.  She was thrilled at the opportunity to do this and had thoroughly enjoyed the experience.  As we did the practicum debrief, we talked about the future goals of the student.  The student indicated that she hoped to … [Read more...]