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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 …
Modernization and innovation continue to change the way we interact with the world we live in. Last year, I read an article written by my friend and colleague Deb Stargardt, titled “Putting Face-to-Face First.” In this article, Deb brings attention to our dependency on technology, specifically smartphones. While I discussed this article last year, I …
What characteristics will set you up for success? I have been fortunate to hear from a multitude of healthcare executives through my interviews for the online learning platform, America’s Healthcare Leaders. I recently interviewed Eric Barber, president and CEO of Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, Nebraska. During the interview, we had the opportunity to discuss …
In the grand scheme of life, you need both short-term and long-term vision to be truly successful. If you are only worried about the day-to-day, you lose the bigger picture. Likewise, if you are constantly focused on the bigger picture, the everyday moments are often lost in a sea of busyness, and small setbacks can …
I would be remiss to end the series on communication from a few weeks ago without emphasizing the role listening plays in solid communication. We each have many conversations every day ranging from personal to professional. The topics of these conversations vary just as much as the individuals with whom you have them. There …
This past week, we celebrated Memorial Day. Memorial Day was established in 1866 having in mind that it is necessary for our wonderful country to annually recall and celebrate those brave and resolute soldiers of old that have given all for America. In light of this national holiday, I wanted to take the time …