There was a very interesting article featured on LinkedIn a few weeks ago by Abdul El-Sayed, Executive Director & Health Officer at the Detroit Health Department. In this article Abdul listed what he deemed to be the “11 Characteristics of Effective Colleagues.” Two words often used interchangeably are “effective” and “efficient,” but in order …
In a previous article featuring an interview with executive recruiter John Self, we discussed some of the best ways to be prepared and to develop your resume. However, there are some other skills that will help lead you to success that aren’t technically written out on your resume, and those are your soft skills. Hard …
In a recent Pulse article by Del Gilbert, creator and owner of Accelerating Excellence, he discusses “2 Simple Ways to Help Others Flourish.” What I love most about this article is how simple it is to apply these for greater success. Regardless of where you are on the ladder, affirmation and encouragement leads to a …
In a world driven by connections, it’s not often that we consider that the ability to connect with others isn’t a skill that comes naturally to everyone. I have the privilege of being the type of individual who happens to come by this naturally, but for those who struggle in this area, I recommend a …
I recently read an article published on LinkedIn entitled, “Why Did Tesla Hire Jasmin?” by Michael Carr, a career counselor in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. This article reinforced many of the topics we have discussed in the previous weeks, and I love having a specific example to share. In his article, Carr discusses the …
In a previous interview with Ben McKibbens, the highly successful former CEO of Valley Baptist Health System in south Texas, we had the opportunity to discuss his 5 Ps: Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance. With this in mind, I wanted to further discuss an interview I conducted with executive recruiter and career transition coach John Self. Job …
Throughout the interviews I have conducted for America’s Healthcare Leaders, many of the leaders have discussed the importance of company culture, values, and the alignment of skills for the job. There was an article published on Inc.com recently titled, “4 Key Things to Consider When Hiring and Building Your A-Team.” In this article, Caitlin McGregor, CEO of Plum, shares …
Most of the leaders I have interviewed over the years have shared excellent advice and leadership habits they believe have helped them succeed. It is always encouraging when I hear many of them give the same advice, especially on the habits they feel have contributed most to their success. This consistency of advice from these highly successful leaders is good news for you and me! Here is some …
I love living life. There is not much better than traveling, exploring, and photographing America the Beautiful in the comfort of my motorhome, which I call my “Inspirational Vehicle.” I have seen and done so much over the years, but know there is still much more. I am reminded every day to not take this precious …
There is so much to be learned in this life, and oftentimes I don’t think I will get a chance to learn everything I want to learn. I operate under the premise that knowledge should be shared, and I continually embrace this philosophy through the different platforms and opportunities I am a part of today. …
Throughout my life, I have always had a passion for learning. I believe continually learning is one of the best things one can do to achieve success. With this belief in mind, I have been uniquely fascinated and interested in the position of Chief Learning Officer (CLO) in different organizations. These unique individuals are constantly contributing to …