The COVID vaccine has dominated the news for weeks as we celebrate frontline workers receiving the long-awaited injections, to protect them. As a former public health nurse, I am a staunch believer in vaccines. They protect us against nasty viruses that ...
I ran across a post on LinkedIn a few days ago that really caught my attention. There was a photo of a sign at the employee entrance at Indiana University Health. It set the expectations for attitude. It said: Please take ...
Posted by Kristin Baird Today’s news is laden with stories about the COVID-19 crisis and how it is affecting healthcare. I interview leaders about issues they are facing during COVID-19. The most successful organizations stay grounded in their core values. Stay Visible Last ...
Posted by Kristin Baird That is a question weighing on everyone’s minds today. As more and more news reports tell us there will be no “getting back to normal”. We must ask; what is the new normal? Good question, but no ...
Posted by Kristin Baird Every healthcare leader wants their associates to live up to the mission, vision and values (MVV). One excellent way to make that happen consistently, is to spot people doing the right thing, and letting them know it. ...
Posted by Kristin Baird We help organizations maneuver culture change. And the difference between the ones who succeed and those who struggle comes down to a couple of significant factors. For one thing, the most successful organizations realize that culture change ...
Posted by Kristin Baird This question must be answered when leading an organization through culture change. Yet, many leaders don’t take the time to clearly articulate the vision for the culture of the future. This results in wasted time and energy, ...
Posted by Kristin Baird Over the years, I’ve tried to stay in touch with my college friends. Of course, it isn’t always easy when juggling nursing careers, family, and further education. This summer I made a special point of re-connecting with two ...
Posted by Kristin Baird If only a culture change could be set as an appointment on a calendar. You can plan out what the culture will be and announce when it would take place. Done. In truth, culture changes take time. Cultures ...
Posted by Kristin Baird Leaders who want to build a culture of trust will get further, faster through transparency. Over the years, I have witnessed countless leaders struggling with lack of trust in their organizations. The ones who overcome trust issues are ...
