May 25th, 2021
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 ...
May 17th, 2021
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 ...
May 4th, 2021
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 ...
April 29th, 2021
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 ...
April 27th, 2021
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 ...
April 20th, 2021
“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 ...
April 20th, 2021
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. ...
April 8th, 2021
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 ...
April 6th, 2021
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 ...
March 31st, 2021
A few weeks ago I was talking with some hospital executives about their patient experience goals. They wanted great HCAHPS scores and were looking for the secret sauce. During our discussion, I noticed that they were making and supporting excuses ...