By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN A significant challenge for many nurse leaders today is learning how to manage their limited time and energy. To do this well, you have to be willing to say no to requests for your time. This can be challenging as most of us don’t want to disappoint others. The problem is that if you don’t say no then you may not be able to focus on what … [Read more...]
Your Nursing Leadership Core Values
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN Many nursing leaders tell me today that their core values are being tested but interestingly many nurse leaders have never reflected on this. Do you know what your leadership values are and perhaps even more important – do you live them? This is a question that I often ask my graduate students because your values should help drive your … [Read more...]
Curious Leaders are Better Leaders
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN In the book A Curious Mind, author Brian Grazer attributes much of his success as a movie producer to his intentional development of his own curiosity by having what he calls curiosity conversations. He has developed the habit of asking people questions as a way of learning more about their world. I thought about this recently when I … [Read more...]
Becoming More Tactful
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN One of my students told me a story of how her CNO had spoken with her about the lack of tact that she was demonstrating in leadership meetings. She was a little resentful about the conversation when it seemed that the CNO was pointing out something that could help her in furthering her relationships with others. “It is who I am“, she … [Read more...]
Becoming a Transformational Nurse Leader
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN We know from research that nurses value transformational leadership. I have heard nurse leaders describe themselves as being transformational. The interesting thing about transformational leadership is that it is your followers that will define what your leadership style is - not you. Without evidence, declaring oneself to be … [Read more...]
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