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In a few weeks, many blessed families across America will gather over an immense spread of culinary delights. There will be a fresh roasted turkey filled with delicious homemade stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, fresh rolls, gravy, and desserts galore. The quintessential Thanksgiving dinner. We’ve all seen the pictures of the fantastic 12 …
Change is inevitable. While change can disrupt our status quo and force us to make a choice, these choices can lead to a remarkable transformation. Do we continue to operate in our comfort zone, or do we throw our comfort to the side and embrace the change that can bring transformation? Click here to read …
It seems that every year Christmas comes just a little bit earlier than the one before. Halloween is now over and every store in the nation is transitioning to Christmas. The Halloween candy is being replaced by festively wrapped red and green chocolate kisses, and we are starting to see Christmas trees and holiday wreaths …
We have all known and worked under different leaders with different leadership styles and strategies. When considering the characteristics that describe a great leader, many words typically come to the forefront of your mind, like confident, focused, inspired, strong, honest, etc. One word that doesn’t always come immediately to mind is humble; however, humility is …
Now that we have discussed what mentorship is and why it is important, the question is where do you start? Finding a mentor doesn’t have to be difficult. Mentoring comes in many different forms. Innovations in communication and technology have made mentoring relationships more accessible. Conventionally, professional mentoring is thought of as being a …
Last week we looked at a challenging leadership topic: transparency. In recent years there has been a significant trend toward greater transparency. Click here to read the full article and see a few practical ways to practice transparency within leadership.
...Last week we discussed what has become a popular term at the professional and corporate levels: mentorship. Many leaders and organizations have learned how overall efficiency and effectiveness can be improved by coming alongside less-experienced employees and personally teaching them the ropes. “Whenever I am asked what is the missing link between a promising …
The subject of transparency has been brought up by multiple leaders, and most recently by Chris Van Gorder, president and CEO of Scripps Health. When asked what types of habits are most responsible for his success, Van Gorder responded that transparency has played a big role. Within the healthcare community, transparency in leadership is a …
Mentoring is not a new concept. It has been present and actively used since ancient Greece. The traditional view of mentorship is an older, more experienced person assisting and teaching a younger, less experienced individual to encourage growth and sound development of skills. Mentorship is currently being applied specifically to careers by many individuals and …
In the last few weeks, we have been discussing three practical ways to stay focused for maximum success: Set Goals using the SMARTER Acronym – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-framed, Exciting, and Reviewed. Remove obstacles and barriers to success. Allocate your time wisely. With the recent launch of America’s Healthcare Leaders (AHL) comes …
Last week, I discussed my interview with Scripps President and CEO, Chris Van Gorder, and his advice regarding staying focused on your current role. Chris Van Gorder is the first featured leader on the newly launched America’s Healthcare Leaders website. This week we continue looking at some of Van Gorder’s advice regarding career advancement. Click here to …
We started with a vision. A vision to have an online network of mentors, made up of top-level CEOs and executives, sharing insights with the healthcare community. Our vision is finally becoming a reality, and America’s Healthcare Leaders (AHL) has opened enrollment for new members! Embracing my “if it’s to be, it’s up to …
I recently had the opportunity to interview Chris Van Gorder, President & CEO of Scripps Health based in San Diego, California. We discussed many topics during the interview, including the importance of focusing on your current role. This topic is vital to understand in the workforce today and Chris van Gorder has some wonderful things …