The problem with leadership, whether it’s inherent leadership or not, is that we often forget we’re leading. People are actually following. And if leaders don’t know who we’re following or what plan we’re tracking, well…that leaves a whole lot of... Read More
It’s not fun now. It will be. And it’ll be worth it. Keep going.... Read More
The brass chimes collide. Ding. The sound lingers in the air. It’s high-pitched but not uncomfortably so. I remember. She reads another name. Ding. It is grounding. I close my eyes. I remember. She reads another name. Ding. My breath slows. I remember. She reads another name. Ding. I... Read More
A sweet friend at The Girl in the Blue Apron nominated me for a Liebster Award. I am incredibly humbled by Elisa’s kind words of me. Thank you, Elisa! I am so glad the Oncology Nursing Society brought us together,... Read More
I broke out in chorus during a meeting with team members. I couldn’t help it. You just might, too, after hearing Aretha Franklin’s version of Accentuate the Positive. The music is cool, and the lyrics are wise. I hope you’re... Read More
I couldn’t help but laugh as I remembered this video. I woke up at dark o’thirty, put on my already laid out workout clothes, and went for a quick six-mile run. Yep. This video is so true. Runners, you will particularly... Read More
It’s no surprise that I blog as a form of reflection, introspection, conversation, education, and creative hobby. I have always found writing as a tool to help me safely vent and explore my emotions. Both in the past and even... Read More
I hate that feeling of walking away from a conversation, mentally kicking myself, wondering why I said that. Ugh. After one too many of those moments, I decided to edit my conversations and emails. Maybe even to a fault. It has saved... Read More
Diversity is important in healthcare teams and really all teams. Homogeneous teams are actually a recipe for disaster, and leaders are trained to work against phenomena like groupthink. While diversity is great, it is also quite difficult to manage (or even... Read More
Unplanned day. Hidden surprises in lazy moments. Whispered words. Loud laughter. Soft moments. Hard play. Sweet rest. Sweet, sweet rest. I wish the same for you this week.... Read More