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Transformative Management and Leadership Means Loving People

We limit our use of the word “love.” It’s a four-letter word to many – frightening and scarcely spoken. It’s definitely not a common sight in any sentence associated with leadership and management. But it should be. The most successful... Read More

The Maxwell Daily Reader [Book Review]

I may only be ten days into The Maxwell Daily Reader, by renown leadership expert and author John C. Maxwell, but I can already give my review of the book. Why? Because I am restraining myself from reading ahead, and I just... Read More

Low Health Literacy Strikes A Nurse’s Home

According to the Institute of Medicine, “health literacy” is more than just being able to read; it is “the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate... Read More

The Crossfire of Information

A mentor shared this with me. It was just what I needed. I hope it helps you as it continues to help me. Please get yourself educated as quickly as you can. Don’t get mixed up by the crossfire of... Read More

Food, Memories, Health

Most things in my life circle back to nursing or health. It’s my passion, so it’s a natural circle. I’ve discovered I can cook. Maybe it’s the decade of Food Network I watched purely for entertainment or that I’ve been... Read More

Limiting in Moderation

Each New Year seems to have an abundance of limitations – on food, on choice words, on habits. For me, even though it is not a “resolution,” I do try to limit certain parts of my life at the beginning... Read More

Looking Forward: One Word for 2013

Rather than make resolutions each year, I chose one word to help frame my work and play. After much thought, “new” is my word for 2013. It takes a lot for me to break routines, but I find I am... Read More

One Word for 2012: Completion

Rather than resolutions, each year I chose one word to help frame my goals and work throughout the year. It helps me. I’ve shared past year’s words already, and 2012’s word was “completion.” I completed many things, indeed, including buying... Read More

It’s Not the End of the World

Enjoy the day, Folks! And, if your day doesn’t turn out like you’d hoped, well…it’s not the end of the world.... Read More

Thanks in the ‘Little’ Things

I’m amazed at how many times I think or say, “thank you” each day. I think it a lot. I’m sure I don’t say it out loud as much as I’d like. Sometimes it’s more a prayer than anything said... Read More