While we all appreciate hearing the words, “Thank you,” the value of this simple phrase can vary greatly from one utterance to another. We all know that when those words pass some lips, they mean very little, while those same words can mean the world coming from someone else. Context matters greatly when it comes …
Whether it’s a presentation to a conference room full of senior executives, a speech to a crowd of your peers, a blog article on an important topic, or a book that just went to press – whenever we “put ourselves out there,” we tend to hold our breath and wait for the feedback. Every …
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 all like to get out of something as much or more than what we put into it. When we work hard, we expect to receive fair compensation, respect and appreciation. When we sow seeds, we anticipate reaping the harvest. So naturally, when there’s not enough to go around, we each worry about our fair …
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. …
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 …
A recent issue of The Modern Servant Leader blog (http://modernservantleader.com) featured an article by Benjamin Lichtenwalner asking readers to think about whether they are a climber or a contributor. This is an excellent question worthy of careful thought, conclusions and appropriate actions! Which are you, a climber or a contributor? The honest truth will …
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 …
I have long admired the leadership and wisdom of General Colin Powell. I had the privilege several years ago to spend about thirty minutes alone with the General, and my positive perception and respect for him did not diminish one bit – in fact, it increased exponentially! Here is a man who not only possesses …
Gratitude is a truly refreshing sentiment. We all enjoy being the recipients of genuine gratitude – it feels good to be recognized and appreciated! But more than receiving gratitude, I think nothing does the soul more good than feeling and expressing heartfelt thankfulness. Think about it, when we are truly grateful toward others, when we …
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 recently wrote down something Michael Hyatt said and with which I absolutely agree: “There is no failure unless I quit.” I’ve written on this topic several times, including an article just a few months ago titled The True Definition of Failure, but I believe in this concept so strongly that I can’t help but revisit it, particularly …
“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” ~ Audrey Hepburn This week I am reminded of and moved by this truth in action. In the midst of tragedy, thousands of ordinary people across the nation have reached out in simple …
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 …
It was my privilege to recently interview Mike Williams. Williams has served as 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. Williams’ commitment …
In last week’s article I shared what Dr. Daniel Amen, a leading expert on brain health, says is an essential key to success – optimizing your brain’s health. Most of us too often take for granted our most powerful muscle and how it is affected by our daily habits and choices. While we might consider what that …
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 …
Over the past several years I have shared countless tips for achieving greater success, garnered from the insights, wisdom and life experiences of some of the world’s most successful people and organizations. But out of all of the strategies for success out there, I believe there is one simple truth that is often overlooked. Dr. …
“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” We’ve all heard that statement a time or two – we may have even said it a few times. But is it really true that tough times toughen you up? I believe there is much to be gained from facing challenges and overcoming hardships. But I also subscribe to …