By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN “A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” Winston Churchill A nurse leader recently told me that she was having a hard time remaining optimistic in the face of so much uncertainty in the health care environment. She observed that "our leadership meetings seem to be … [Read more...]
Five Steps to Make Your Nurse Leadership Rounding More Purposeful
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Good leaders make people feel that they're at the very heart of things, not at the periphery. Everyone feels that he or she makes a difference to the success of the organization. When that happens people feel centered and that gives their work meaning." Warren Bennis One of the big challenges faced by nurse leaders today is finding the … [Read more...]
4 Strategies to Promote Intentional Personal Growth
By Rose O. Sherman "One's philosophy is not best expressed in words; It is expressed in the choices one makes. In the long run, we shape our lives and we shape ourselves." Eleanor Roosevelt I am often asked by students what they can do to become more successful nurse leaders. My response is always the same - there are no secret formulas. The best leaders are the best … [Read more...]
Five Ways to be a More Effective Nurse Leader in a Complex World
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...]
The Best Nurse Leaders are the Best Learners
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "The best predictor of future success in new and different managerial jobs is learning agility." From 100 Things You need to Know: Best Practices for Managers and HR Many years ago, I was teaching a Nuts and Bolts Leadership course at a large medical center where I worked as the Chief of Employee Education. The course was designed … [Read more...]
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