Thank a Teacher
The other day I was listening to a speaker who reminded us to think back on a teacher who made a difference in our lives and reach out to thank them. This past year, as parents have had to take ...
Culture Catalyst Blog & Articles
Begin Your Day With Gratitude
Science has proven what the heart has always known. That gratitude changes lives. I personally try to begin each day with my gratitude list. It keeps me both grounded and optimistic. We all do better when we feel and express ...
Stop Fixing & Start Coaching
There is a phenomenon among newly-minted managers. When someone presents a problem, they often feel the need to fix it because, after all, they are now the manager. Fixing presents two problems. First, they are adding more responsibility and psychological ...
Stories Build Desired Culture
Stories are the backbone of culture. And like culture, they must be orchestrated by design to be most impactful. Quantitative data is essential in moving organizations toward specific goals. You must be able to measure your starting point, milestones, and the ...
I Don’t Have Time
Say these four words often enough and you’ll believe it without a doubt. Leaders who take our course, Be the Leader Nobody Wants to Leave, often tell us that they don’t have time to round, coach, or do stay interviews. Being ...
Burnout Isn’t a Personal Defect
Burnout in healthcare was on the rise prior to COVID, now the pandemic has shined a bright light on a growing problem. Years ago, I worked for someone who confidently declared, “Burnout is a choice.” My thought then and now is ...
3 Reasons You Need a Vision for Your Culture
“If you don't know where you want to go, then it doesn't matter which path you take.” ― Lewis Healthcare leaders, as well as travelers, can benefit from the Cheshire Cat’s wisdom shared in Alice in Wonderland. Without a clear destination ...
Talk is Cheap When it Comes to Taking Care of Staff
I just had a disheartening coaching conversation with a new leader who works in an organization that claims to take good care of their staff. This new leader, “Angie” is trying to address a severe staffing shortage in creative ways. ...
Welcome Back – Let’s Normalize the Career Break
This morning I was reading an article in Harvard Business Review about the importance of employers normalizing a career break. This makes such good sense, especially for nurses and other caregivers who are questioning a career change after a grueling ...
Recognition is Like Manure
In the play, Hello Dolly, Dolly Levi says, “Money is like manure. It’s not worth a thing unless you spread it around helping young things to grow.” Substitute the word money in this quote with the word, recognition and you ...
