Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Framing the Discussion of Health Care Reform for Nursing Staff

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“Leaders manage meaning when others are unable.”   Gail T. Fairhurst I recently spoke with an experienced nurse manager about her role challenges.  Without hesitation, she answered that it was keeping her 85 staff members informed about the changes in their health system that are occurring with health reform.  It is interesting, she noted, they have very different … [Read more...]

Being the Inside Candidate for a Nurse Leader Role

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN A colleague of mine recently called and asked for advice about managing herself as the "inside candidate" among a highly qualified pool for an executive role in her organization.  The good news for my friend is that business research increasingly indicates that highly qualified inside candidates when selected usually have a smoother … [Read more...]

Encouraging the Heart

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Getting extraordinary things done in organizations is hard work.  The climb to the summit is arduous and steep.  Good leaders encourage others to continue the quest.  They inspire others with courage and hope."  James Kouzes and Barry Posner How intentional are you about encouraging the heart of those who follow you?  This is an … [Read more...]

Avoiding Biases in Your Leadership Thinking

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Rarely do we find people who willingly engage in hard, solid thinking. There is an almost universal quest for easy answers and half-baked solutions. Nothing pains some people more than having to think." - Martin Luther King Nurse leaders make hundreds of decisions each day.  We rarely consider the thinking that is behind these decisions … [Read more...]

Building More Cohesive Nursing Teams – The Power of Familiarity

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN As part of an emerging nurse leader project, we have conducted focus groups with young nurses who are entering the program to learn more about their perspectives on nursing leadership and their practice environment.  In reading the transcripts of these focus groups, I am struck by how many times the lack of teamwork on nursing units is … [Read more...]