The Olympics captivate me. I watch the screen in utter amazement as a pole vaulter launches 18+ feet in the air, people run 400 meters (once around the track) in under 50 seconds, seemingly-stationary rowers slice through the water at... Read More
Few things determine success like emotional intelligence (EQ) – being able to recognize personal emotions as well as the emotions of others and manage those emotions within the environment or to attain the goal-at-hand. Emotional Intelligence 2.0 is Travis Bradberry’s and... Read More
Brilliant Mistakes is authored by Paul J.H. Schoemaker and narrated by Dave Courvoisier. With nearly five hours of audio, this book will keep your attention with great stories like finding the Beatles to the development of immunology and discovery of penicillin... Read More
Soup: A Recipe to Nourish Your Team and Culture, by Jon Gordon, is a simple, easy-to-read (or listen to) book. It provides basic organizational culture strategies through the “stirring” story of a young female CEO struggling to revitalize her company only to... Read More
I’ve done quite a bit of reading over the last few months, so it’s time to catch up with some book review posts! If you’re looking for a “new” book to read (or not), get cozy because there are several reviews heading... Read More
I had the great pleasure of attending the 41st Oncology Nursing Society Congress, in beautiful San Antonio, Texas, last week. I always walk away from that conference feeling refreshed and renewed in my love of my nursing specialty. This year... Read More
It’s no secret I love cards. Nurses Week is May 6-12, and it’s one of my most favorite weeks of the year because I get to celebrate the awesomeness of the nurses around me. I usually make new cards each... Read More
It’s Cardiology Professionals Week as well as Cardiac Rehab Week. Do you work with these people? Know these people? They’re pretty amazing, but I don’t have to tell you that! And they deserve some love and encouragement during the month... Read More
Knowing I’ll live with my one word for a full year, I take quite a bit of time to consider my next one word. After much consideration, I’m drawn to stretch. [Gulp] As much as I tried to move in a different direction, I feel it... Read More