I was recently honored to conduct an in-depth, one-on-one interview with Joel Allison, President and CEO of Baylor Health Care System based in Dallas, Texas. I asked Allison to describe some of the major healthcare industry trends he sees within the communities and areas served by Baylor. Allison shared eleven trends he believes are …
As Christmas approaches, I am reminded more than ever that there are only 24 hours in each day. As lovely as the holidays are, this time of year can also prove to be full of busyness, stress, and endless to-do lists. There just doesn’t seem to be enough time to get everything done – …
One of the most successful men I have ever met passed away on November 28, 2012. Zig Ziglar was 86 years old. Zig had a powerful, positive and enduring impact on the lives of hundreds of thousands of people over the course of his life. Among other things, Zig was a best selling author, …
I was recently honored to conduct an in-depth, one-on-one interview with Joel Allison, President and CEO of Baylor Health Care System based in Dallas, Texas. I asked Allison to describe some of the major healthcare industry trends he sees within the communities and areas served by Baylor. Allison shared eleven trends he believes are …
John Stumpf is CEO of Wells Fargo, one of the largest and most successful international banks in the world. Stumpf was recently quoted in Fortune Magazine saying, “We could leave our strategic plan on an airplane, and it wouldn’t matter. It’s all about execution.” At first thought, Stumpf’s statement seems somewhat simplistic and even …
I firmly believe in the power of effective leadership, and I know that leadership excellence is the ultimate strategy for personal, professional and organizational success! I also believe that in order to achieve leadership excellence, you must sharpen your focus as a leader in order to be most effective. A few years ago …
Talking about writing his first book, Michael Hyatt relates a personal story of rejection and disappointment. A dream that began with hope, excitement, and eager anticipation gradually turned sour as publisher after publisher rejected his book proposal. If you’ve ever set out on a journey to try something new only to find the path …
I was recently privileged to conduct an extensive, one-on-on live interview with Mike Williams, President and CEO of Community Hospital Corporation (CHC). Based in Plano, Texas, CHC offers practical solutions for community hospitals to help improve effectiveness, efficiency, quality, and financial stability, while preserving and protecting community control of the hospital. In response to a …
It was my privilege to recently interview Mike Williams. Williams has served as President and CEO of Community Hospital Corporation (CHC) since its inception in 1996. Based in Plano, Texas, CHC offers practical solutions for community hospitals to help improve effectiveness, efficiency, quality, and financial stability, while preserving and protecting community control of the hospital. Williams’ commitment …
For some people, making connections and building relationships comes naturally. But for others, building and maintaining great relationships can be difficult and often feels like a chore. Relationships – even the most enjoyable ones – require a lot of work. For those not sure exactly how to go about it or even where to start, …
Mike Williams has served as the President and CEO of Community Hospital Corporation (CHC) since its inception in 1996. Based in Plano, Texas, CHC offers practical solutions for community hospitals to help improve effectiveness, efficiency, quality, and financial stability, while preserving and protecting community control of the hospital. During a recent in-depth interview, Williams’ …
In last week’s article I shared what Dr. Daniel Amen, a leading expert on brain health, says is an essential key to success – optimizing your brain’s health. Most of us too often take for granted our most powerful muscle and how it is affected by our daily habits and choices. While we might consider what that …
Persian poet and mystic Jalal ad-Din Rumi, who lived in the 13th century, is credited with first writing, “Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” Though they may be listed as synonyms in a thesaurus, there is a significant difference between …
Virtually all “leadership experts and gurus,” having studied countless leadership traits, qualities and characteristics as well as having examined countless real-life examples of leadership strengths and weaknesses, come to the conclusion that integrity is one of those foundational leadership qualities that other important traits are built upon. If an individual lacks integrity – if they lack …
Over the past several years I have shared countless tips for achieving greater success, garnered from the insights, wisdom and life experiences of some of the world’s most successful people and organizations. But out of all of the strategies for success out there, I believe there is one simple truth that is often overlooked. Dr. …
Life and leadership seems to become more demanding every day. We are expected to go above and beyond in every area. Many leaders are expected to take on more responsibility and work longer hours, often with fewer resources. We are expected to carefully prioritize our family and our health, but still be superstars at work. …
“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” We’ve all heard that statement a time or two – we may have even said it a few times. But is it really true that tough times toughen you up? I believe there is much to be gained from facing challenges and overcoming hardships. But I also subscribe to …
I am attending the 2012 Healthcare Supply Chain EXPO in Orlando, Florida. The meeting is co-hosted by the Healthcare Supply Chain Association and the Healthcare Industry Supply Chain Institute. Thus far, the sessions have been excellent and highly relevant to healthcare leadership today and into the future. If you have the opportunity to …
I have often said, “If you don’t like your job, change it or change your attitude. Do something about it and stop complaining!” In today’s culture, it seems almost second nature to complain about your job – though we usually use a different label: “venting.” Many people complain or vent about their workload, they vent …
In a brief audio clip featured by Success Video, John Maxwell shares two practices leaders should enact in order to make themselves more effective and productive: Stop making excuses. Understand the secret of your success is determined by your daily agenda. Maxwell is passionate about the importance of eliminating excuses. While he acknowledges that in …