I recently had the privilege of interviewing Maynard Oliverius, President and CEO of Stormont-Vail HealthCare in Topeka, Kansas. Oliverius, who is set to retire in June 2012, has been with Stormont-Vail for 43 years! He has been President and CEO for 16 years. This highly respected healthcare leader’s success and passion is reflected by his …
We are in a study and discussion of Gary Burnison’s recently published book titled, The Twelve Absolutes of Leadership. Burnison is CEO of Korn/Ferry International, the world’s largest executive search firm. In the first chapter, Burnison makes a strong case that “leaders are mirrors for the entire organization.” This statement, “leaders are mirrors for the entire organization,” would …
We are in a study and discussion of Gary Burnison’s recently published book titled,The Twelve Absolutes of Leadership. Burnison is CEO of Korn/Ferry International, the world’s largest executive search firm. Burnison writes, “By the time you reach the level of senior leader, you have already mastered the technical skills that you need. What you may …
We are in a study and discussion of Gary Burnison’s recently published book titled, The Twelve Absolutes of Leadership. Burnison is CEO of Korn/Ferry International, the world’s largest executive search firm. I love the way Burnison describes our paths of leadership: “A journey that is about enabling others by discovering yourself, as you commit yourself to being …
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Tony Johnson, Corporate Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer for Novant Health. Novant Health is a not-for-profit integrated system of 13 hospitals and a medical group consisting of 1,124 physicians in 355 clinic locations, as well as numerous outpatient surgery centers, medical plazas, rehabilitation programs, diagnostic imaging …
In a recent The Leadership Solution published by WalkTheTalk.com, Steve Ventura points out that effective leaders give control. Managers take control – effective leaders give control. Effective leaders retain and accept accountability, but they give control to individual and collective members of their team. As a leader do you take control or do you give control? …
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Clif Colley, Corporate Director of Materials Management for Baptist Health Care (BHC) in Pensacola, Florida. Colley described the history, structure, process and results of BHC’s very effective and comprehensive Margin Improvement Teams. Colley and his colleagues have achieved significant margin improvements throughout many areas of their healthcare system thanks …
We are in a study and discussion of Gary Burnison’s recently published book titled, The Twelve Absolutes of Leadership. Burnison is CEO of Korn/Ferry International, the world’s largest executive search firm. This book is an excellent resource for individuals, teams, and organizations that truly desire personal, team, and organizational leadership improvement. For example, very early …
We are in a study and discussion of Gary Burnison’s recently published book titled, The Twelve Absolutes of Leadership. Burnison is CEO of Korn/Ferry International, the world’s largest executive search firm. Regardless of your level within your organization, the book’s introduction provides excellent content for discussion with and among your leadership team: “As the leader, …
The guest author this week is Emily Sirkel, my writing partner, collaborator, web admin, tech support, and unrelenting taskmaster! Read Emily’s blog at www.emilysirkel.com or follow her on Twitter: @EmilySirkel _____________________________________________ French actress and writer Sarah Bernhardt once said, “Life begets life. Energy creates energy. It is by spending oneself that one becomes rich.” This famous quote has been …
The late Jim Rohn, a very successful author, speaker, and publisher, wrote a short article titled The Ant Philosophy. Every leader, in my opinion, should learn and remember “The Ant Philosophy.” Rohn wrote, “I think everybody should study ants. They have an amazing four-part philosophy. Here is the first part: ants never quit. That’s …
Gary Burnison, CEO of Korn/Ferry International, the world’s largest executive search firm, has written a new book well worth reading. The recently published new book is titled, The Twelve Absolutes of Leadership. Burnison is particularly well qualified to write a guide to effective leadership. He experiences every day what it is like to be responsible …
During a recent interview and discussion, I asked Gene Kirtser, President/CEO of ROi a wide range of questions regarding ROi’s role in improving the performance and success of those they serve. Gene will be presenting and answering questions at the upcoming Healthcare Supplier/Provider Institute meeting, April 9-10, 2012 in Las Vegas. Kirtser’s 3 highest priorities …
“When you start loving what you are learning, it will no longer look like work. Everything will fall in place after that. Just fall in love.” A.K. Raha wrote these words of great wisdom. The same great wisdom is also true for what we normally describe as “work.” Imagine the incredible positive change that …
Forbes recently published an interesting article titled Top Executive Recruiters Agree There Are Only Three True Job Interview Questions. Contributing author, George Bradt, wrote the article. Bradt argues that there are only three true job interview questions: 1. “Can you do the job? 2. Will you love the job? 3. Can we tolerate working with you?” …
Big thinkers, backed by integrity and big personal commitments, many times accomplish big, worthy results. Take the case of Larry Potterfield, founder of a small company called MidwayUSA, located in Columbia, Missouri. In 2009, MidwayUSA became the 18th small business to win the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. Now, Potterfield’s business continues to enjoy …
How do you squeeze the most out of the most important gift and asset you will ever have? That gift, that asset, is your priceless, irreplaceable and very limited time on this planet. Other than where and how you will spend eternity, there is no question more important and more relevant than how you spend …
Your Achievement Newsletter recently published an article titled “Sam Walton’s Rules for Success” written by Harvey Mackay. The full article is available at yoursuccessstore.com. Let’s not forget that regardless of negative press, constant competitor attacks, as well as both legitimate and frivolous lawsuits, Wal-Mart continues to be, by far, the largest retailer in the world. Bottom line …
It has been my honor and privilege to visit each and every United States Presidential Library and Museum in America. The Presidential Libraries/Museums are managed by the National Archives and Record Administration, and are owned by the American people. Each library and museum features the history, legacy and times of one former United States …
A recent Harvard Business Review “Management Tip of The Day” provides excellent advice for each and every person who desires greater success. The management tip was adapted from “Five Steps to Assess Your Strengths” by Bill Barnett. To grow, achieve and enjoy greater success in any area of your life, you must know and understand your strengths. …