June 15th, 2026
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(And Nobody’s Saying Anything About It)
I was working with a team recently, and something was happening beneath the surface that nobody was talking about.
On the surface, everything looked fine. People were polite. Nobody was yelling. There ...
June 1st, 2026
(Whether You Realize It Or Not)
It’s no secret that a strong connection to purpose contributes to greater personal fulfillment. But let’s talk about how it translates into the patient experience. Because here's what I see all the time: Healthcare leaders ...
May 28th, 2026
I was just at a healthcare marketing and strategy conference, and one of the key topics that kept coming up was trust. It’s about time!
It’s a topic that definitely resonated with the audience. What bothered me though was it was ...
May 18th, 2026
I had a conversation with a healthcare executive recently about a problem employee.
This person was a bully. Creating lateral violence. Making life miserable for their peers.
But they were also incredibly knowledgeable and in a position that was hard to hire ...
May 4th, 2026
I was reviewing some findings from a recent mystery shopping engagement, and the theme that kept showing up was lack of consistency.
Different patients. Different needs. Same organization. Completely different experiences.
One patient raved about the communication, the empathy, the attention to ...
April 20th, 2026
When You Spot Toxicity, Nip It In The Bud!
Her team members were leaving in droves. Droves. The turnover in her department was staggering compared to the rest of the organization. People were miserable. They were afraid. They were being bullied.
And ...
April 7th, 2026
What Happens When Your Bot Can't Solve the Problem
I typed "talk to a human." The chatbot said: "I don't understand your question." I tried "representative." The chatbot said: "I don't understand." I tried "none of the above." The chatbot ...
March 16th, 2026
The Organizations Winning on Reputation and Retention Aren’t Spending More. They’re Building Better Cultures.
Think about how many people interact with your organization daily. Patients, staff, families, vendors. Each one is forming an opinion, and many are openly sharing that ...
February 16th, 2026
Start with a clear definition
As we work with healthcare organizations to improve both the employee and patient experience, we’re often met with the same quandary. How do we build a better culture without being heavy-handed? Policies won’t move people.
It’s important ...
January 13th, 2026
When 57% of employees leave their jobs—and their companies—because of their managers, you can’t afford not to invest in developing your frontline leaders. The paradox is this: healthcare executives recognize the value of their team members and the high costs ...