In her journey as dean of the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing (NHWSN), Linda McCauley has led the school at Emory University from No. 26 to its current position of No. 5 in U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Graduate Nursing Schools” guide. Running NHWSN like a “high-performing business,” Linda tracks metrics relentlessly to improve student experience and financial results, with a strategic plan that has positioned NHWSN at the forefront of nursing research and policy.
Linda’s leadership insights:
- Manage fear. Understand what stress does to your team, and ensure each person has a voice.
- Work through worst-case scenarios in strategy planning.
- Embrace the diverse perspectives of fellow leaders.
