Now more than ever, our world is full of distractions! With more and more technology and immediate communication ever at our fingertips, it’s easy to stay connected and up-to-speed at all times. We’re often busy all day, always doing something, always multi-tasking. You know what I’m talking about, you’ve done it too – eating a …
After forty-three years of service at Stormont-Vail HealthCare in Topeka, Kansas, Maynard Oliverius is retiring. That is not a misprint. Oliverius has been at Stormont-Vail Healthcare for 43 years! He has spent the last sixteen years of this unusually long career within one healthcare organization as the President and CEO. During a recent interview I …
Last week we examined trust and how easy it is to unintentionally fall into the trap of untrustworthiness, or not being trusted. This week we want to share four great tips from Michael Hyatt on how to build or rebuild trust. In a recent blog post, Michael shared his personal experience of working with an …
Guest author: Emily Sirkel, COO of the Dan Nielsen Company. Check out her personal blog, “Thrive,” at emilysirkel.com Trust and trustworthiness; these two words are thrown around a lot when talking about leadership, teamwork and positive character traits. What comes to mind when you hear the word trust? Stop for a moment and seriously consider …
You have heard it, read it, and probably have said it a thousand times – “people matter!” So easy to hear it and reaffirm your agreement. So easy to read it and nod in agreement. So easy to say it and expect everyone to immediately express agreement. So easy to rally around the concept and philosophy …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
A critically important, universal success principle is presented on page 14 of the February 6, 2012 Fortune magazine. The very brief article is part of “The Best Advice I Ever Got”series. Bob Rodriguez, managing partner and CEO of First Pacific Advisors, tells the story of approaching a guest lecturer while in graduate school at the University …
Seth Godin, the world-class thought-leader, best-selling author, excellent speaker, and one of the most read bloggers in the world is on target once again. Earlier this week, Seth wrote a blog (sethgodin.typepad.com) titled: An Endless Series of Difficult but Achievable Hills. This blog, repeated below, provides excellent food for thought – and action for success! “Lightning rarely …
It was Sunday afternoon November 20, 2011. I had just completed an hour-long workout at home on my recumbent bike. As is true with most people, I was feeling relaxed and invigorated after a good workout. Just as I was enjoying a refreshing glass of cool water, my cell phone rang. My first thought was, …
Do you want more success in all areas of your life? Virtually 100% of all people on the planet desire more success in their lives (however they define success). Here are three keys to more success in all areas of your life. Focus on collaboration Lead initiatives Stay current Whether in your family, within …
Mac Anderson and John Murphy recently wrote a small but very powerful book entitled Habits Die Hard: 10 Steps To Building Successful Habits. The publisher, Simple Truths, describes the critical importance of this powerful, life-changing book as follows: “We are all creatures of habit and if you make good habits, good habits will make you. This …
2011. Was it a good year? A bad year? A great year? A difficult year? A year of transition? A year of stability? A year of significant change? A taxing and trying year? A year of inspiration and progress toward your personal and professional mission? A year filled with successes and failures? Like virtually every …
Successful people and successful organizations are busy this time of year, tweaking and making appropriate adjustments to their 2012 strategic and operational plans. Even more so for highly effective and highly successful people and organizations. They have carefully reviewed their 2011 successes and failures. They are building on and leveraging their strengths and successes. They are …