Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Meeting FOMO

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN “I think they should consider giving Oscars for meetings: Best Meeting of the Year, Best Supporting Meeting, Best Meeting Based on Material from Another Meeting.” — William Goldman, screenwriter, novelist. Managing time is very challenging for nurse leaders in today's environment.  Many leaders struggle with trying to be "everywhere". … [Read more...]

Breaking All the Rules

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Personal and organizational effectiveness is proportionate the strength of leadership".  John Maxwell My students often ask me about books that have profoundly influenced my thinking about management and leadership.  A book, that I found helpful in my own leadership journey, was published initially more than a decade ago and recently … [Read more...]

Delegating in Leadership Roles

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN       When I talk with managers especially those new to their roles, they will often tell me that they have challenges with delegation.  A good example involves staffing changes. Often staff want time off after the schedule is posted, and then ask their managers to find someone who will switch shifts with them.  … [Read more...]

Using Feedforward to Get Feedback

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN               The late Norman Vincent Peale once made the critical observation that "the trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism."  This can easily happen in leadership because the higher you go, the less likely you are to … [Read more...]

Be a More Positive Leader

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN If we look at the volatility in healthcare today, it is easy to become discouraged and negative.  Many leadership discussions begin and end with a focus on budget and performance metrics and sometimes the news is not good.  Staying positive and upbeat can be challenging in a leadership role yet it is critical for our own health and that of … [Read more...]