By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Look, coaching is about human interaction and trying to know your players. Any coach will tell you that. I am no different." - Bill Parcells Why are some nurse leaders so much more effective than others in leading their teams to better outcomes? A senior nursing leader recently told me that her lack of success was because "she did not … [Read more...]
6 Ways to be a More Strategic Nurse Leader
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN “Take time to deliberate, but when the time for action comes, stop thinking and go in.” Napoleon Bonaparte I was recently talking with a nurse executive from a free standing community hospital. As she looks at the future health care landscape, it has become clear to her that her organization is not well positioned for the changes … [Read more...]
Building Career Capital in Nursing
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "I think that the good and the great are only separated by the willingness to sacrifice." Kareem Abdul-Jabbar One of the questions that I often get asked by students involves how they can advance themselves in their careers. Some are looking for the magic bullet that will quickly propel their careers forward. But the reality is that … [Read more...]
Surprising Truths about Strengths-Based Leadership
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "You will have many opportunities to lead during your own lifetime. As you will learn, the path to great leadership starts with a deep understanding of the strengths you bring to the table." Tom Rath and Barry Conchie This is the time of year when many of us set new goals for ourselves. These new goals often involve fixing things that … [Read more...]
Nursing Leadership Resolutions for 2013
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Excellence is the gradual result of always trying to do better." Pat Riley Tomorrow begins a new year. Establishing goals for ourselves both personally and professionally that we hope to achieve during the year is an important leadership strategy. There is good research to support the fact that the act of writing down goals is … [Read more...]
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