Sheet Cake and Meringue Pie Leadership
Some days I feel like all I do is smooth things out with team members, patients, providers, collaborators. I joke with others that I have a leadership “spatula” – an off-set one – that smooths the rough and bumpy places... Read More
From Crazy Creative Inspiration to Texting to Fight Drug Abuse: A Nursetopia Reading & Education Mashup [Part 21]
I’ve been catching material whenever I get a spare moment here and there. Here’s a few bite-sized chunks of what I’ve been reading lately. Patients’ Costs Skyrocket; Specialists’ Incomes Soar by The New York Times 28 Inspirational Reminders for Crazy Creative... Read More
Give Grace to Grow
Grace. It’s a beautiful word. I use it a lot in health care – to talk about professionals in their work in addition to encouraging professionals as they learn. We live and work in an immediate culture. We have to have and... Read More
The Nursing Profession: Worth Advocating For
I have a nursing bias. I know that. I consider it a strength. Not everyone shares my thoughts, though. And that’s okay. Diversity of thought is a tremendous strength of any organization. People I share numerous meetings with and those... Read More
In Dire Need of Creative Extremists
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From Doctors Unsure of Medical Devise Costs to Your Responsibility to Prevent Your Own Burnout: A Nursetopia Reading & Education Mashup [Part 20]
Sundays are lovely days. They “refill my tank” in many ways – spiritually, emotionally, and physically. I seem to “catch up” on a lot of things on Sundays, with reading being one of those. If you’re looking for some interesting... Read More
Slow Progress is Still Progress
Slow. Slooow. Slooooooooooow. Like a snail moving-in-molasses-on-a-cold-day slow. It’s painful. Especially to those who are accustomed to quick movements, stealth flow, and instant responses. It’s almost unbearable. And, yes, for some, it’s definitively unbearable and they must move on to save themselves.... Read More
The Single Biggest Mistake Leaders Make in the Interview Process
It’s a silly mistake, but leaders make it everyday – overlooking people for a position simply because the applicant lacks experience. I know because I’ve been guilty of this. I’ve also experienced this mistake as an applicant, as well. Sure,... Read More