Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Making a Difference in Leadership

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Leadership begins when you believe you can make a difference."     Barry Posner and Jim Kouzes I recently asked some young nurses about their interest in becoming nurse leaders.  Most did not rule out taking a leadership role at some point in their career.  What they were concerned about is whether they could achieve satisfaction in a … [Read more...]

Ten New Leadership Skills for an Uncertain World

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "We are in a time of accelerating disruptive change.  In a VUCA world - one characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity , and ambiguity - traditional leadership skills will not be enough."   Bob Johansen Many nurse leaders tell me that the last two years have been the most challenging in their leadership careers.  What is … [Read more...]

Courageous Nursing Leadership

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By Rose O.  Sherman, RN, EdD, FAAN "One isn't necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can't be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest."                                                                                                 Maya Angelou Our current health care … [Read more...]

Why Nurse Leader Succession Planning Matters

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By Rose O. Sherman, RN, EdD, FAAN This summer in collaboration with editors at the journal OR Manager, I have been conducting a survey of Perioperative Nurse Leaders to determine their viewpoints about succession planning.  Many nurse leaders believe that the perioperative area will be the first to experience a serious nursing leadership shortage.  The results of this survey … [Read more...]

Before You Click Send on that Email

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By Rose O. Sherman, RN, EdD, FAAN There are few nurse leaders who can't tell you a story about an email that they wished they had not sent.  The use of email has become a common method of communication at work.  Yet, a poorly written email, an email sent in anger or even the inclusion of a cute cartoon that is misinterpreted can have unintended negative consequences.   I … [Read more...]