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Leading in a Crisis
September 22, 2021
Leading in Uncertain Times
September 22, 2021
Leading in Pandemic Times
September 22, 2021
So Proud!
September 22, 2021
Time to Reflect
September 22, 2021
RX Feel Good
September 22, 2021
Self Compassion
September 22, 2021
Your Character Matters
Recently I was working with a hospital C-Suite team to provide them with 360 degree feedback, from their leaders, peers, direct reports and key matrix relationships.
September 22, 2021
Why is He Like That?
September 22, 2021
What the CEO Doesn't Know
September 22, 2021
Courage in the Workplace
September 22, 2021
Striking for Contentment
September 22, 2021
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September 22, 2021
Two Promotions in One Week
Last week was amazing, two leaders I've had the privilege of working with were both promoted. They've have worked hard to attain their current level.
September 22, 2021
What Leadership Skills Do Healthcare Leaders Need?
Changes are abundant in the world of acute healthcare and along the continuum of care today. Healthcare organizations are dealing with change at an ever-increasing pace as they move toward Value- Based Purchasing, Population health, transparency of HCAHPS scores and other easily accessible data that enables consumers, potential employees, insurance plans, government agencies and others to quickly know how the organization is performing along a wide variety of metrics.
September 22, 2021
Arizona Institute for Healthcare Leadership
How are you developing yourself and your leaders for healthcare's changing landscape? Register by Dec. 7th to attend the Arizona Institute for Healthcare Leadership. The program provides high potential leaders within hospitals and healthcare organizations the necessary skills to become exceptional leaders. As current leadership is promoted or retires, who are you preparing to take their place?
September 22, 2021
How Can you Maximize Results?
Recently I presented at the Northeast Human Resources Association (NEHRA) Annual Conference. David Rock was one of the keynote speakers. He had some interesting points about how to maximize results based on mindset. The two mindsets he shared are those in Carol Dweck's book, Mindset the New Psychology of Success. David said to increase managers' confidence, help them shift from fixed to growth mindset.
September 22, 2021
The Arizona Institute for Healthcare Leadership Program Application
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Arizona Institute for Healthcare Leadership, formerly known as Emerging Healthcare Leaders program provides high potential leaders within hospitals and healthcare organizations the necessary skills to become exceptional leaders and directs them on the pathway to prepare for senior leadership positions. Since the program’s inception in 2005, over 70 Arizona healthcare professionals have benefited from this leadership development experience.
September 22, 2021
Are You Working in a VUCA Environment?
VUCA. What comes to mind when you hear that acronym? The first time I heard it, it was so unfamiliar to me that I thought of Veruca Salt, the fictional character in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (similar sound, don’t you think?). Since then, I’ve heard the term many times and have become very familiar with it. It’s an acronym that stands for: Volatile Uncertain Complex Ambiguous
September 22, 2021
My In-Basket Cost Me Over $700
You’re wondering, “What! I didn’t think Joanne was extravagant. How did she ever spend that much on an in-basket? Is it made of gold? The sad reality is that the in-basket has become the place I toss non-essential items of interest. We’ve talked in the past of prioritizing, urgent and important. Things in the in-basket are not urgent. I have a folder for important things for quick action. Magazines have their own special place. So what ends up in the in-basket? Articles that I tear out of magazines and the Wall Street Journal.
September 22, 2021
Executive Team Retreat
September 22, 2021
Happiness & Joy
September 22, 2021
Love What You Do
September 22, 2021
Great Leaders Lift Others
September 22, 2021
Creating Your Own Happiness
September 22, 2021
Reading Pays
September 22, 2021
Time to Reflect on 2015
September 22, 2021
Compelling Culture Creates Employee Engagement
What is the secret to great employee engagement? Today we touch on a few ideas around creating a compelling culture. You’ve heard the expression “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” It’s true and environment (part of culture) triumphs over willpower. That basket of Halloween candy on your desk, means you’re probably indulging, even though you are determined to lose weight. Removing it is the easiest solution; eliminating the environmental challenge makes it’s easier to achieve the desired outcome...
September 22, 2021
Doing What You Do Best
September 22, 2021
Can We Meet for Coffee?
September 22, 2021
Playing the Rejection Game
September 22, 2021
Happiness
September 22, 2021
Reaching New Heights
September 22, 2021
Where's Your Focus?
September 22, 2021
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September 22, 2021
Choose Happiness
September 22, 2021
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September 22, 2021
Happy Father's Day
September 22, 2021
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September 22, 2021
Attaining Excellence
September 22, 2021
How Drs. Break Bad News
September 22, 2021
Live your best life
September 22, 2021
Happy Nurses Week!
September 22, 2021
Teamwork
September 22, 2021
Maintain Momentum
September 22, 2021
The Road to Success
September 22, 2021
Reach Your Goals
September 22, 2021
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September 22, 2021
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