GUEST EDITOR
Tim Porter-O'Grady, EdD, DM, APRN, FAAN
Senior Partner, Tim Porter-O'Grady Associates
Atlanta, Georgia
tim@tpogassociates.com
Features
29	Workarounds: The Hidden Pathway to Excellence
	Cathy Lalley, MHI, BSN, RN, and Kathy Malloch, PhD, MBA, RN, FAAN
	When an organization sees workarounds as opportunities for improvement, a culture of co-creation, involvement, and respect for ideas is reinforced.
33	Investing in Leadership: An Unwavering Priority
	Dana Nicholson Bledsoe, MS, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, and Catherine Robinson-Walker, MBA, MCC
	This article describes how a children's hospital implemented a strategic initiative to ensure the patient care services leaders were at the top of their game.
37	A Clinically Intelligent Nursing Care System: What the CNE Needs to Know
	Karlene M. Kerfoot, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, Faye H. Zwieg, BSN, MBA, Flo Mielcarek, BSN, MSMIS, and Jean Beaudette, BSN, MA
	The transition to clinically intelligent–based care from opinion-based care cannot be underestimated.
41	Secrets of the Labyrinth: Insights Into Career Advancement for Women
	Kathryn J. McDonagh, PhD, RN, FAAN, FACHE
	Now is the time to consider how women can have the greatest impact on healthcare and boldly step up and support each other in the process.
44	Innovation and Learning: Creating the DNP Nurse Leader
	Kathryn Lothschuetz Montgomery, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, and Tim Porter-O'Grady, EdD, DM, APRN, FAAN
	This article describes the innovative application of active learning strategies and use of technology to prepare leaders through the doctorate of nursing practice.
14	Leader To Watch
	Robert G. Hess, Jr., PhD, RN, FAAN
	Tim Porter-O'Grady, DM, EdD, APRN, FAAN
E4	Snapshot: Robert G. Hess, Jr., PhD, RN, FAAN
48	Creating the Conditions for Breakthrough Clinical Performance
	Kathy Scott, PhD, RN, FACHE, and Jennifer S. Mensik, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE
	Six antecedents can transform clinical delivery for breakthrough performance.
53	Nurse Leaders Ascending to the C-Suite: A Top Ten List for Interviewing
	Jolene Tornabeni, MA, RN, FAAN, FACHE, and Brian Barton, BA
	Following the job interview tips offered by these executive search firm experts will enable applicants with a nursing background to shine.
Erratum
The credentials for June's guest editor, Jim Cato, were incorrectly listed. His correct credentials are EdD, RN, CRNA, CPEHR. We apologize for the error.
Columns
6	Editorial
	Let's Not Forget About Management
	Roxane Spitzer, PhD, MBA
8	Letter to the Editor
10	Lessons Learned
	Managing Your Talent Forward
	Katherine Vestal, RN, PhD, FAAN, FACHE
12	The Coaching Forum
	Emotional Intelligence and Performance Management
	Catherine Robinson-Walker, MBA, MCC
AONE
The American Organization of Nurse Executives
21	AONE Guiding Principles for the Role of the Nurse in Future Patient Care Delivery
26	The AONE Nurse Manager Fellowship Program