A self-paced program — one short lesson a day, about 15 focused minutes — with a companion SMART App and bi-weekly live coaching. This version is tailored to Elmhurst and reflects every point in Devon's feedback.
See a day in the program →You said → we built
Thank you, Devon — this is exactly the input that makes a program fit a place. Here's how each note is reflected:
The Elmhurst leadership pillars
Six pillars, led by the three priorities you named — practiced in short daily reps, not a one-day workshop.
How a leader shows up under pressure — composure, credibility, and command of the room, on rounds and in the boardroom.
Self-awareness (intrinsic & extrinsic) and self-regulation — reading the room and governing your own response before you act.
Clear, respectful, de-escalating communication — the detox from combative exchanges, so hard conversations build trust instead of fear.
Sustaining energy and focus so leaders model well-being instead of burnout.
Reliable huddles, rounding, and routines that make good performance the default.
Follow-through and difficult conversations that turn effort into sustained, measurable outcomes.
A day in the program
A sample lesson, and the SMART App view your leaders — and you — will see.
When a nurse escalates or a peer pushes back, your first reaction is chemical — not yet leadership. Today you'll practice the name-it & pause move: silently name the emotion ("I'm feeling defensive"), take one breath, then choose your response.
Self-regulation isn't suppressing what you feel. It's creating the half-second of space where your judgment — not your adrenaline — picks the next sentence.
| Leader | Service line | Streak | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Alvarez | Med-Surg | 9 days | |
| J. Okafor | Emergency | 9 days | |
| R. Patel | Perioperative | 5 days | |
| S. Nguyen | Critical Care | 8 days | |
| D. Brooks | Ambulatory | 2 days |
on track slipping needs a nudge — so you can support a leader before they fall behind. (Sample data.)
How it runs at Elmhurst
A 30-minute launch with the whole cohort — the signal that this is a real investment in them.
One short, applied lesson a day across the six pillars, tracked in the SMART App.
A 60-minute group session (Tue or Wed) with Walter — real situations from your units.
The cohort presents to you and leadership: what changed, and the results they're carrying forward.
Investment
Each enrollment includes the full 43-day program, the SMART App with your CNO progress view, the bi-weekly live coaching, the required kickoff, and the capstone. $499 per leader — $399 for groups of ten or more.
Tell us the service lines and number of leaders and we'll confirm the cohort plan and dates.
Reply to Walter, or grab a time to finalize the roster and dates.
Book a 20-minute planning call →Or reply to Walter directly: walter@thedutchmentor.com