As you may know, my recent blog posts have referenced the three major components of leadership: crafting a vision, aligning your efforts around that vision, and bringing that vision to fruition with execution. Under each of these steps are six … Read More
Have you been overlooked for a promotion? Are you wondering why you aren’t rising to the top? In my decades of experience as a healthcare executive and leadership coach, I have noticed similar patterns that stand in the way for … Read More
You’ve probably heard at least a handful of people in your life talk about how much they “hate” the dentist. Over the years, it seems to have become almost a running joke of sorts. Compared to how people talk about … Read More
With any skill, intentional practice and guidance are necessary to truly excel. Even people with natural aptitudes for their crafts seek counsel from experts when they wish to become proficient. The same is true for building effective leadership skills. There … Read More
Employee productivity is without a doubt one of the greatest factors affecting business’ success and bottom line. Without high-achieving employees who bring their A-game, there is no way a business, especially a people-centered business, can increase profits. Some of the … Read More
According to a recent study from Gallup, almost 50% of U.S. employees would state that their performance expectations at work are unclear. Why is this so detrimental, you ask? As a leader, identifying your expectations is the very first step … Read More
Healthcare providers spend years perfecting their skills and refining their specialties, but they often lack the leadership training required to wield the level of influence and relation-building skills they need to succeed. Due to the nature of the healthcare industry, … Read More
It’s no secret that developing a pleasant patient-provider relationship can improve the patient’s experience and build up their loyalty to your practice, but the impacts of building this relationship extend far beyond earning high rankings for yourself or your facility. … Read More
“What the mind can conceive, the body can achieve.” Chances are you’ve heard this saying, but did you know that there’s evidence to back it up? In 2007, Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck released a remarkably insightful book called Mindset: The … Read More
“A true leader never stops being a student.” – Lakeshia Wiliams I always say that having a title doesn’t make you a leader; having people who follow you makes you a leader. There’s a massive difference between the two! And … Read More