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Last week, I discussed three specific ways to stay focused for maximum success. This week I would like to look at one of those ways more closely: goal setting. Smarter Goal Setting Goal setting is very common but largely ineffective in our culture. We make and break New Year’s resolutions before the month of …
As my team prepares to launch the new America’s Healthcare Leaders (AHL) membership site, we are fortunate to receive the insight of many top-level CEOs and executives in our exclusive interviews. It is our desire to share this insight with the current and future healthcare community to benefit them in their pursuit of success. …
As my team and I have been gearing up for the launch of our new America’s Healthcare Leaders (AHL) membership site, I have been honored to interview so many great healthcare leaders throughout America. As I’ve spoken with these incredible men and women, some of the questions I’ve asked have been about what they look …
Have you ever had one of those days where you just feel grumpy all day for no good reason? Every little thing frustrates you and makes you grumpier. The glass is persistently half empty, and the look affixed to your face does not reflect sunshine and butterflies. I think we all have those days …
It’s hard to believe we’re three quarters of the way to a new year already. I don’t know about you, but I feel like every year I live is a little shorter than the last one. They just keep flying by! While most people begin reflecting on the year a little closer to December, …
I have no problem admitting that I’m not perfect. There are countless things I don’t do well, and I know I have many personal flaws—just like everyone else. I’m not perfect. You’re not perfect. No one is perfect. But sometimes, without even realizing it, we expect perfection from others. Unvoiced Expectations If you’ve been …
In a recent interview with Mike Williams, President and CEO of Community Hospital Corporation, based in Plano, Texas, he informed me of the values he finds to be essential to success: Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, and Excellence. He believes in firmly establishing these values and personally discusses the importance of them with each new …
Comparison. It’s an all too common trap we all fall into throughout our lives. From the time we’re young children, we inevitably compare ourselves—our looks, smarts, talents, belongings, circumstances, etc.—to others. Falling into the Comparison Trap Falling into this comparison trap tends to have one of two outcomes: 1) we don’t measure up, so …
Tune in for the next video in my series highlighting select strengths of some of the most successful and influential people in the world—presidents of the United States of America. In this week’s video, experience the story of a very determined individual.  His commitment to the task at hand and his choice to be responsive to …
Integrity is one of those words or catchphrases that gets thrown around excessively, especially in connection with leaders and leadership. We like to hear that leaders have integrity—whether they are business leaders, political leaders, community leaders, church leaders, or anyone. Integrity matters to us and I would venture to guess that most of us …
When you picture success, what does it look like? If you were to identify someone you know who you consider to be very successful, what is it that makes him or her successful in your eyes? A nice house, great job, big paycheck, fancy car, good health, Ivy League education, country club membership, exotic vacations, …