Do people trust you? Think about it… really stop and think about it. Do people trust you implicitly? Are you trusted to be forthright and honest with everyone… all the time? Do people trust that you will be fair… not some of the time, but all of the time? Do people believe and trust that
If you want to fail… or not come close to your full potential… allow yourself to fall into the alluring, ego-fulfilling trap of assuming, thinking, or even acting from time to time, as if you are infallible! Assume or act as if you are infallible… now there is a guaranteed winning strategy… for failure! Join
It was an honor to recently serve as moderator and facilitator for the 4th Annual PHTS Leadership Conference for HR Professionals. The conference is specifically designed for senior HR leaders. The conference was co-sponsored by the South Carolina Healthcare Human Resources Association. One segment of the conference focused specifically on Performance Appraisals and Employee Development. David
If you want to fail… or not come close to your full potential… here is a guaranteed winning strategy! Simply isolate yourself. Join the millions of people who have created their own personal or professional bubble… a guaranteed winning strategy to fail. Dick Cavett had it right when he said, “It’s a rare person who
The following is the first of a regular Healthcare Leadership blog by Dan Nielsen, Founder of the National Institute for Healthcare Leadership, America’s Healthcare Leaders, and the Dan Nielsen Company. Nielsen will provide insight and interviews from healthcare leaders, reviews of books and other learning material on management topics, as well as other topics related to what it
Change, particularly as it relates to the personal and professional environment of mankind, has never been more dramatic and rampant. Rapid, radical change is everywhere. Even though it is almost inconceivable to imagine, change is increasing in virtually every area of our personal and professional lives. Rampant, rapid, radical change is not an overstatement. One
I recently reviewed a book titled The Absolutes of Leadership. The book was written by Philip Crosby, one of the world’s leading consultants in his prime. The book is recommended by Warren Bennis, the world renowned leadership thinker, author and teacher. Suffice it to say that the book contains plenty of excellent food for personal and
Most unsuccessful people and organizations are highly successful and highly effective at risk aversion. They avoid risk, even prudent risk like the plague! Actions speak louder than words. Most “losers,” most “ultimate failures,” most “unsuccessful” people avoid risk….particularly sound, carefully thought-out, prudent risk. These people and organizations are focused on avoiding perceived or real temporary
