It’s been decades since Peter Drucker first said, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” His words ring more true today than ever. When healthcare organizations compete for talent, salary may get candidates in the door, but it’s culture that will entice ...
One of my colleagues often reminds our clients that the word lead is a verb and, as we learned in grade school, verbs are action words. So what actions are most important today? Coaching rises to the top. To Lead Is ...
Healthcare organizations across the U.S. spend billions each year to assess employee engagement only to keep the engagement survey results under wraps, creating suspicion and frustration among staff. In my experience, the reasons for not sharing results appear innocent on the surface ...
Just when I thought we had a good understanding of quiet quitting, I started seeing posts about “Lazy Girl Jobs,” and felt compelled to investigate further. While some people argue that both are really about work/life balance and the anti- ...
Effective leadership is a delicate balancing act that requires managing a diverse range of employees. Each department contains employees with varying levels of skill, engagement, life experiences, and enthusiasm. As a leader, you invest your time, energy, and resources into ...
This past week, AMN Healthcare released its latest nursing survey. To say the results are alarming is an understatement. Sadly though, I am not surprised. Several stats grabbed my attention and my heart. Here are a few: Only 15% of nurses ...
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 ...
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 ...
As a leader, it's natural to focus on employees who are struggling or need more support to improve their performance. However, it's equally important to pay attention to your star employees. These employees have consistently demonstrated their capabilities and have ...
Creating an ideal culture in your healthcare organization requires a deep commitment to ongoing communication. Leaders cannot expect to convey their message effectively by saying it just once. Instead, it takes a well-planned and thoughtful strategy - or drumbeat messaging ...
