As a healthcare leader, you encounter numerous ‘roadblocks’ as you lead your team forward. Roadblocks, obstacles, hurdles, challenges, setbacks – whatever form in which they come, they can be extremely frustrating and time consuming. Roadblocks are a fact of life and leadership and are often unavoidable. We may not be able to …
We are in a series discussing and learning from the recently published book titled Great Leaders Grow: Becoming a Leader for Life. The book, authored by Ken Blanchard and Mark Miller is available wherever best selling books are sold. The book is directly applicable to any person who desires to become a more effective healthcare leader. …
We are in a series discussing and learning from the recently published book titled Great Leaders Grow: Becoming a Leader for Life. The book, authored by Ken Blanchard and Mark Miller is available wherever best selling books are sold. I encourage you to purchase a copy and join our discussion and learning. The book is directly applicable …
For the next several articles in this column, we will study and learn from the recently published book by Ken Blanchard and Mark Miller titled, Great Leaders Grow: Becoming a Leader for Life. The book is published by Berrett-Koehler Publications and is available wherever best selling books are sold. I encourage you to purchase a copy …
Human beings are relational creatures; we thrive on interaction and attention, and because of our relationship-focused tendencies, we are easily influenced by those with whom we interact. Regardless of how good or bad the influence of our friends, family and colleagues may be, the fact remains that the influence exists, and it effects us …
The February 2013 issue of Inc. Magazine reminds all leaders, including healthcare leaders, of important leadership principles. In a brief article titled The Overachiever’s Playbook, Inc.com columnist Jeff Haden reminds leaders that, “The most successful people in business approach work differently. They don’t just work harder; they work smarter.” “They don’t create backup plans. Backup …
Bob Chrampanis, my wonderful friend who flies his boss around the USA in a 40 million dollar private jet, and who reads even more books than I do, gave me a great book tip recently. Captain Bob, as we call him, walked into “our” Starbucks recently, and greeted me saying, “Dan, I’ve got a book …
Joel Allison, President and CEO of Baylor Health Care System based in Dallas, Texas, had an immediate and truly sincere response to a question I asked him during a recent in-depth interview. The question was, “What do you consider to be your most important accomplishment during your 12 years as President and CEO of Baylor?” …
Every leader receives critique. Some leaders appreciate it, some dread it, and some resent it – but every good leader needs it. In order to truly achieve leadership excellence, you need to learn, grow, mature, develop, and improve as a leader, and one of the best tools for accomplishing this is critique. Without …
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 – …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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’ …
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 …
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. …
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 …