Why the best healthcare leaders don’t choose—they integrate! I was recently asked by someone in my leadership course whether it was better to do coaching in real time, or when it’s scheduled. There are benefits to both and times when one ...
Think of the most recent presentation you made to your leadership team. Chances are it was accompanied by a PowerPoint deck which likely included several charts and graphs. They typically do. But how much of the information had an impact? How ...
The word “bossy” obviously emerged from the word “boss”—to describe a person who issues order and directives: “do this,” “do that,” “faster,” “more,” “harder.” People don’t generally like to work for bosses—they prefer to work with leaders and coaches. When consulting, ...
A friend of mine told me about an experience she had recently while accompanying her husband to a procedure that, while not life-threatening, was serious. The staff were attentive and friendly, but she was disturbed that they were very open ...
Last week we talked about the challenges healthcare leaders face in navigating change and bringing their organizations along with them on the change journey. We talked about the importance of tilling the soil to prepare employees for the change effort ...
To say that change is a constant is trite because it’s true—especially in healthcare. Even before the pandemic, healthcare was a constantly changing and shifting industry. But the pandemic brought a number of disruptive impacts that are still being felt ...
Healthcare leaders are busy. That doesn’t come as a surprise to anyone, especially healthcare leaders. Healthcare is an industry that has experienced significantly high levels of burnout historically. But burnout has been especially pervasive—and debilitating—since the pandemic. The NIH notes that ...
Many new leaders enter their first management position with stars in their eyes and high hopes for becoming the best possible leader. I was one of those starry-eyed newbies who was determined to be the best I could be. But ...
Personal growth is a lifelong quest. I cannot think of one successful individual who says, “I’ve arrived. I’m finishedimproving.” There are always new things to learn about ourselves, our interactions, our communications, and our leadership abilities to name a few, ...
Leadership can be hard. But it can also be one of the most rewarding roles of your life if it aligns with your bigger why. A few years ago, I coached a leader who taught me some very important lessons ...
