Nobody loves coaching a know-it-all. We all know one or have worked with one. They’re the ones with the over-inflated ego who often begins sentences with, “Well, you know…” or “I always do it this way.” They are so confident that ...
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 ...
Coaching is a vital skill for leaders at all levels and is essential to achieving optimal performance of your team. Great coaches are made, not born. They learn and apply the skills needed to be a good coach. Sure, you ...
At Baird Group, we define coaching as a supportive relationship that fosters learning, transformation and growth. Helping others to grow and reach their potential is one of the most rewarding aspects of leadership. But certain habits might be keeping you ...
I love gardening almost as much as I love coaching. In reality it’s not much of a stretch to see similarities between the two. This spring I planted dahlias in large pots on my patio. The plants grew with nice, strong ...
Turnover is costly in every profession, but in nursing it takes its toll. Not only financially, but it affects quality, safety, and service. The 2020 NSI National Health Care Retention & RN Staffing Report, found that the average cost per ...
Posted by Kristin Baird For years I’ve heard that employees leave their managers, not the organization. This adage was confirmed as a reality when I conducted interviews with CNOS across the country to learn the cause and effects of nurse turnover. The ...
Posted by Kristin Baird On any given day, a significant percentage of hospitalized patients are there as a result of unplanned admissions, creating psychological stress and uncertainty for both the patient and their family. Although this fact may seem obvious, it ...
