Knowing when you need to get out of the way to help your team grow Those of us in the healthcare industry tend to be caring people—that’s what drew us into the profession. But, sometimes, our tendency to care gets intertwined ...
Practical steps to build coaching confidence I was conducting a leadership coaching skills workshop recently, and I decided to poll the group to gather some insights about what actually keeps leaders from coaching their team members. There was a lot of ...
Negative self-talk is a mood killer Leaders are made, not born. It’s no secret that leadership skills must be learned and developed, with a strong focus on interactions and relationships with others. However, one of the most critical relationships every leader ...
Whether employees, providers, or patients, it’s not okay “Members of Gen Z are lazy and entitled.” “Millennials are narcissistic and unreliable.” “Baby boomers lack technology skills and are averse to change.” These are just a few of the ageist remarks I have heard from ...
Fostering Accountability to Build an Excuse-Free Culture Nobody likes to admit they made a mistake, admit that they were wrong, or admit that their performance wasn’t quite up to par. And yet, that’s exactly what we all need to do in ...
3 Steps for Building a Strong, High-Performing Culture Every organization has at least one of them—the “toxic superstar” who, despite being exceptionally talented and high contributors, exhibit bad behaviors that can include bullying, gossiping, or undermining colleagues. The kind of behaviors ...
Healthcare organizations are finding themselves in a bit of a quandary these days as they deal with staffing shortages and increasing patient demands. They’re also finding themselves in an environment marked by rapid technological advances—like generative AI (GenAI)—and increasing competition ...
My friend “Terry” recently shared a story with me that is a great reminder that what may be a common experience for healthcare professionals can be terrifying to the patient. Terry said that her brother had an uncontrollable nose bleed. ...
Think of the most recent presentation you made to your leadership team. Chances are it was accompanied by a PowerPoint deck which likely included several charts and graphs. They typically do. But how much of the information had an impact? How ...
“I’m just a nurse.” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard that expression from fellow nurses throughout my career. I cringe every time I do. Nursing is a highly honored and honorable profession, and all nurses should be proud to ...
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