By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking that we used when we created them." Albert Einstein A nurse leader recently presented an interesting dilemma to me. One of his young staff nurses was thinking about buying a home. She came to him and wanted to be certain that her job was secure and her hours would not be cut before … [Read more...]
Six Sources of Influence You Can Use to Change Behavior
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "The most important capacity we possess is our ability to influence ourselves and others. Learn to see every important challenge you face as an influence challenge". The Influencer: The Power to Change Anything Several months ago, one of my nurse leader students talked with me about her frustration that she had not been able to make … [Read more...]
Using Little Bets to Uncover Breakthrough Ideas
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN There is an interesting book by Peter Sims that examines how small bets can lead to very innovative, breakthrough ideas. At the core of this experimental approach, little bets are described as concrete actions taken to discover, test, and develop ideas that are achievable and affordable. They begin as creative possibilities that get refined … [Read more...]
The Power of Habit
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit." Aristotle Much of what we do in our personal and work lives is a series of habits, both good and bad that we develop over time. Charles Duhigg, an investigative reporter for the New York Times, has written an interesting evidence-based book about how habits … [Read more...]
Why is Change so Hard?
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself" Leo Tolstoy Many nurse leaders today will readily admit that one of their most significant challenges is dealing with the rapid changes occurring in the health care environment. This change is happening on many levels. Organizations are introducing new … [Read more...]
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