It’s hard to believe one week ago today we were all welcoming the New Year. Or is it just me? Because New Year’s Day fell on a Sunday, most offices observed the holiday on Monday. Woohoo; no work! Then came... Read More
“Eat the frog” is a metaphor indicating you should do the worst thing of the day first. That way your day can only get better. Brian Tracy even has a book, Eat That Frog, all about how to stop procrastinating... Read More
I have completed more personality tests than I can remember. One of the things I have learned about myself over the years is that I am a “how person.” I am inquisitive about how products, people, and processes work. I... Read More
I have never really looked forward to evaluation time. Most of the time, I would much rather have my own evaluation than evaluate others. They are not fun. As a manager, though, conducting performance evaluations is part of the gig.... Read More
If you’ve been in your role for a while now, you may or may not remember what it is like to be the newbie. Where are the restrooms? Do I need to dial a number to get an outside telephone... Read More
The Article: Hill, K. (2011). Work satisfaction, intent to stay, desires of nurses, and financial knowledge among bedside and advanced practice nurses. The Journal of Nursing Administration, 41(5): 211-217. The Big Idea: Compared to the general population, nurses leave the... Read More
Happy 40th birthday, Southwest Airlines! Normally I wouldn’t wish a business happy birthday, but you already know you’re no ordinary business. I was required to learn about you over and over again in business school, and I continue to learn... Read More
Dora the Explorer. Jake and the Neverland Pirates. Blues Clues. Handy Manny. Bubble Guppies. Signing Time. The list of children’s preschool cartoons goes on and on. Cartoons are not simply entertainment now. A few days ago my four-year old daughter... Read More
Too much. Too much paper. Too much information that I may never use. Signed papers. Photocopied papers. Brochures. Folders. Prescriptions. X-rays. Referral forms. And I only had one trip to the ER and an outpatient procedure. As I woke up... Read More
I learned in nursing school that nursing management and nursing leadership are not the same. Indeed, they are not. I have the opportunity – yes, opportunity – to work in both roles in my current position. I must say, I... Read More