Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Leadership Resiliency

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN It is officially 2017.  As we look at the new year in healthcare, there are many unknowns with a new administration.  It is likely that some parts of the Affordable Care Act will change.  Leaders in healthcare are not surprisingly worried about future reimbursement.  These changes will come at an interesting time with so many other … [Read more...]

Leadership Resolutions for 2017

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Someone will write a resolution that says, I want to exercise more or I want to lose 15 pounds - which is a great goal to have - but every study tells us that if you pose things in abstract terms; it is much less likely that you will accomplish it than if you structure it as an actual activity"  Charles Duhigg, author of the Power of … [Read more...]

Challenges for New Nurse Managers

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Taking your first nurse manager role is both exhilarating and terrifying.  There is so much to learn which is why you may be reading this blog.  Seasoned nurse leaders may not always remember what that first year in a manager role was like.  You can feel very alone in your journey as you move from being a staff member with good … [Read more...]

Why EQ Matters More Than IQ in Leadership

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN When looking at leadership candidates, we often focus on perceptions of the candidate's competence and intelligence.  Yet a considerable amount of research now suggests that it is EQ and not IQ which separates outstanding leaders from the rest.  EQ is the "it" factor according to Travis Bradberry in a blog for Success Magazine that … [Read more...]

Leadership Books for Your Holiday List

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Nurse leaders sometimes ask me about the "one" thing they could do to be better leaders.  My answer is always the same - read.  What I have observed from my own experience is how important consistent and intentional reading can be to develop your leadership skills and enhance your growth.  I have seen from personal experience the … [Read more...]