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Follow Through is Integrity in Action

Have you ever worked for someone who made lots of promises but never followed through? I have, and it caused frustration, distrust, and high turnover.  Leadership is more about actions than words. True leaders understand that their actions have a profound ...

Take Immediate Action in Service Recovery

In healthcare, exceptional customer service is a top priority. However, even the most well-intentioned organizations may stumble and deliver a subpar patient experience. The true measure of a company's commitment to customer satisfaction lies in its ability to recover from ...

Shaping Workplace Culture: The Power of the Drip Method

Creating a positive workplace culture is essential but it won’t happen by sheer will. It's not enough to simply communicate the mission and vision once and expect the desired culture to manifest itself and stick. To truly shape your desired ...

Creating a Strong Company Culture in Healthcare

Company culture plays a vital role in shaping the success of any organization, regardless of the industry. In healthcare, where the stakes are high and the work is demanding, a strong company culture is critical. A healthcare organization's culture influences employee ...

Lifelong Learning: Building Your Leadership Skills

In today's fast-paced and constantly changing world, effective leadership skills are more critical than ever. As organizations navigate new challenges, they need strong leaders to guide teams through uncertainty and achieve success. But becoming an effective leader doesn't happen by ...

The Power of One: Healthcare Customer Service

Healthcare customer service is a critical component of delivering quality patient care. Patients and their families expect to be treated with kindness, empathy, and respect. Their experiences with healthcare providers can significantly impact their overall satisfaction with the care they ...

4 Reasons to Have More Fun at Work

Did you know that having fun at work is not just a luxury but a necessity for your well-being and productivity? Working in a medical setting, you know better than anyone that the work can be challenging, stressful, and emotionally ...

Flexible Scheduling for Nurses or Lip Service?

As healthcare struggles with staffing shortages, I’m continually baffled by the lack of flexible scheduling for nurses. This past week I spoke with a young nurse who told me she wants to continue working at the bedside but cannot work ...

The Five Languages of Appreciation at Work

Successful workplaces thrive on employee engagement. Leaders can effectively motivate and engage employees, by first understanding employees' unique perspectives and preferences. What motivates one worker may fall flat for another. In their book, The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Work ...

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