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Time to Refocus on Population Health Strategies
As we continue to navigate the unknowns of the current pandemic, it appears we are still a long way off from living in a true post-COVID-19 era. Only when we are equipped with the knowledge and resources needed to deal with new types of SARS viruses, including...
How to address inequality in healthcare
Originally featured in Diversity and Equality in Health and Care, Aug. 28, 2020 Abstract Population Health invokes an image of helping to improve the health of all within the community however even in recent years a large portion of the community are being further...
“I’ll never lose my job” and other career transition misconceptions
Right now, the job market is experiencing significant changes. People are finding themselves unemployed in increasing number who never thought they would lose their job. And with so many people looking for only a handful of open positions, it’s a terribly competitive...
Interims keep companies moving forward during times of crisis
Hiring an interim executive has long been thought of as a band-aid solution on the heels of an unexpected resignation or a way to give a potential new leader a trial run before committing. But with more businesses taking on flexible staffing approaches combined with...
Could the challenge you’re facing be your defining moment?
We are attracted to narratives of the “defining moment” that comes through the pieces clicking perfectly into place, a heartfelt conversation with a friend, or a chance encounter with a stranger that gives one the feeling of knowing at a specific point in time what...
Individual Engagement: A better approach to employee engagement initiatives
Most organizations would agree that the greatest asset of any organization is its people. Yet, when it comes to employee engagement—the level of “enthusiasm and connection employees have with their organization” (Croswell, 2020)—leadership often considers employees as...
Transformation, not transition
The topic of career transition is something that strong, successful leaders rarely talk about, despite the fact that it is something that almost every professional will experience in some way, at some point in their career. Transition isn’t something you are going to...
Am I Cut Out for Self-Employment?
Title: Am I Cut Out for Self-Employment? Hosted by Frannet Date: September 16, 2020 Time: 1:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada) Registration: FREE for all attendees, view flyer or register by clicking below. Self-employment as a career of first choice is...
Innovation – People (Part II)
You know, a true joy as a leader is when everything goes just right. You receive feedback from the Board supporting your proposal. A new cardiac surgeon signed the contract, the two-year long vacancy is over, the physician will start in September and the heart team...
Don’t rely on memory. Write down your successes.
When I meet with people who are starting their career transition journey, I often ask if they have a record of their accomplishments from their previous positions. Most often, people assure me that the information is stored “in their head.” Relying on memory to...
Hitting the Sweet Spot with Swagger
Think of a person you admire, look up to, or perhaps are even a little jealous of, someone you would consider successful, generally positive, or a good role model. That individual does what they do with apparent ease and confidence, from just walking down the hall,...
Motivating your team (and yourself) in hard times
This is a trying time for leaders in the healthcare industry. The pandemic is putting stress on operations and financials, and is straining the capacity of the entire healthcare system. We have huge challenges to overcome, but it’s difficult to know how to lead and...
Unmasking Communication in the COVID19 Era
Facial expressions comprise 80% of our verbal and non-verbal communication, but we find ourselves with face coverings or masks in the coronavirus era, making it nearly impossible to rely merely on it. Our eyes and mouth are the most expressive parts of our face and...
Regular, honest feedback is the key to your growth as a leader
Over the years, I’ve worked with many executives who were separated from their organizations for a variety of reasons, and the number of reasons continues to grow. Today, executives are let go not just for poor job performance but personality fit, relationships,...
Innovation – People: The Seasons of Life
As we know, healthcare leaders have challenging careers. We are constantly navigating the changing healthcare landscape amidst staffing pressures, quality and safety excellence expectations, financial demands, (pandemics), updates on the latest technology all the...
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