There is a quote by the great baseball player Lawrence “Yogi” Berra saying, “If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else.” Berra certainly knew where he was going! In his 19-year baseball career, he was named MVP of the American league three times, and later as a manager he led …
I recently had the opportunity to read Simplicity is Genius: Simple Wisdom for Simplifying Your Life by Dr. Criswell Freeman. Freeman is a doctor of Clinical Psychology and has compiled and edited many quote books. This simple and enjoyable read contains a plethora of wisdom. One particular section stood out to me as being highly applicable …
I’ve always believed it’s your habits that define you. This means that your life is defined by small choices that you make every minute of every day. In the same way, I’ve noticed that while life presents some large moments that can have a major impact on your life, life is more often defined by …
It’s that time of year again! As you move forward toward the New Year, I encourage you to consider a few characteristics Eric Barber, president and CEO of Mary Lanning Healthcare, deems necessary for achieving success in his organization. In an interview conducted for America’s Healthcare Leaders, Barber listed these two critical characteristics that he expects his people …
I recently had the privilege to read through Seven Choices for Success and Significance – How to Live Life From the Inside Out, by Nido R. Qubein. It is an excellent book, and I would like to point out a few concepts that I think will add value to your life. Dr. Qubein is a …
Last week, we took a look at 6 important tips for scheduling for success. This week, I would like to dive deeper into the last of those 6 tips: the importance of staying healthy. Too often, we push aside our health in order to make time for what we deem more important to our success, …
A recent article by Vartika Kashyap featured on Linkedin explores the schedules of highly successful people. Kashyap introduces her topic by pointing out that there are many examples of successful people, and we should actively study these individuals and use what they have learned to push us to greater success. Kashyap then lists 6 tips and …
Quotes have a way of putting things into perspective. I receive inspirational quotes via email on a regular basis, and often like going through different quote books to see what wisdom I can glean from others. In an effort to never stop learning, reading through these tidbits of wisdom provides insight and tips for success, …
This week, I would like to discuss an article written by executive recruiter John Self, who is the founder and president of JohnGSelf Partners, an executive search firm specializing in the healthcare sector. Self has interviewed hundreds of senior-level job seekers over the years, reviewing their résumés, offering tips, and helping them find and land the right position. …
In life, there always seems to be competition. It starts with each of us at a very young age (often between siblings or classmates) and tends to progress through our lives well into adulthood. While the type of competition changes between childhood and adulthood, it is important to understand how competition affects us and drives …
If you are looking to move forward in your organization, then pay attention to these “Five Ways to Fast-Track Your Promotion” by Jack & Suzy Welch, featured on LinkedIn. This article focuses on the things you have control of as an employee while acknowledging there are sometimes outside factors determining advancement opportunities. While there is …
Upstart Business Journal recently featured an article by Terry Brock entitled “10 Tech Tools for Successful Salespeople.” While the article is written for salespeople, I believe many of these tools would be a valuable addition to your office arsenal. As the world has evolved, technology has advanced along with it and the tools we need …
There was a very interesting article featured on LinkedIn a few weeks ago by Abdul El-Sayed, Executive Director & Health Officer at the Detroit Health Department. In this article Abdul listed what he deemed to be the “11 Characteristics of Effective Colleagues.” Two words often used interchangeably are “effective” and “efficient,” but in order …
In a previous article featuring an interview with executive recruiter John Self, we discussed some of the best ways to be prepared and to develop your resume. However, there are some other skills that will help lead you to success that aren’t technically written out on your resume, and those are your soft skills. Hard …
In a recent Pulse article by Del Gilbert, creator and owner of Accelerating Excellence, he discusses “2 Simple Ways to Help Others Flourish.” What I love most about this article is how simple it is to apply these for greater success. Regardless of where you are on the ladder, affirmation and encouragement leads to a …
In a world driven by connections, it’s not often that we consider that the ability to connect with others isn’t a skill that comes naturally to everyone. I have the privilege of being the type of individual who happens to come by this naturally, but for those who struggle in this area, I recommend a …
I recently read an article published on LinkedIn entitled, “Why Did Tesla Hire Jasmin?” by Michael Carr, a career counselor in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. This article reinforced many of the topics we have discussed in the previous weeks, and I love having a specific example to share. In his article, Carr discusses the …
In a previous interview with Ben McKibbens, the highly successful former CEO of Valley Baptist Health System in south Texas, we had the opportunity to discuss his 5 Ps: Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance. With this in mind, I wanted to further discuss an interview I conducted with executive recruiter and career transition coach John Self. Job …
Throughout the interviews I have conducted for America’s Healthcare Leaders, many of the leaders have discussed the importance of company culture, values, and the alignment of skills for the job. There was an article published on Inc.com recently titled, “4 Key Things to Consider When Hiring and Building Your A-Team.” In this article, Caitlin McGregor, CEO of Plum, shares …
Most of the leaders I have interviewed over the years have shared excellent advice and leadership habits they believe have helped them succeed. It is always encouraging when I hear many of them give the same advice, especially on the habits they feel have contributed most to their success. This consistency of advice from these highly successful leaders is good news for you and me! Here is some …