By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN How do you coach the cave dwellers on your unit? I was asked this question on a recent webinar. The term cave dweller was new to me, but I quickly learned that it describes staff who are Consistently Against Virtually Everything. It made me smile because I can remember leading some staff members who would fall into this … [Read more...]
Encouraging a Growth Mindset
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Sometimes highly committed nurse leader coaches may encounter resistance to establishing a culture of learning. I recently discussed this problem with an L&D. She was hired because there were concerns that unit practices were outdated. This new manager was certified in her specialty area, had gone back for a graduate degree … [Read more...]
Cultivating a Growth Mindset in Leadership
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I am sometimes asked what I think is the single most important attribute needed by nurse leaders in today's environment. Without a doubt, I believe it is the ability to have and continue to cultivate a "growth mindset". Dr. Carol Dweck, a researcher and professor at Stanford University, has been a pioneer in studying how … [Read more...]
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