Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Blaming Others

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I recently worked with an executive nurse leader who missed a deadline on an important piece of work. My sense was that she became overwhelmed with her workload, and simply forgot the commitment. That happens at one time or another to all of us. What happened next surprised me. Instead of simply acknowledging what happened and … [Read more...]

360 Degree Leadership Assessments

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Would you feel insecure about a 360 degree assessment on your leadership?  If yes, you are not alone.  I am currently working with a non-healthcare organization that is conducting 360 degree leadership assessments on all staff in director level or above roles.  My role will be to do the leadership development coaching after the … [Read more...]

Why Nursing Recognition Matters

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN This week is national nurse recognition week.  Leaders throughout the US have arranged activities to celebrate their nursing staff.  It is an important reminder about the need for recognition.  When leaders fail to say thank you or take the recognition for themselves, staff feel devalued.   All staff want to be valued for their … [Read more...]

Feeling Fear but Taking the Plunge

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN One of my graduate students is a very high potential nurse leader in a rapidly expanding health system.  She is on a fast track to the CNO role and is afraid.   She told me that she was worried about failure - what if I can't do the job and let everyone down.  I asked her what is the worst thing that could possibly happen if she … [Read more...]

Leading with Emotional Intelligence

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Recently a young leader asked me what one thing she could do to insure success in leadership.  I advised her to work diligently on her own emotional intelligence because when leaders fail, it is rarely because of the "hard skills" like financial management but rather because of challenges in their soft skills including emotional … [Read more...]