Formula for a successful career transition

Formula for a successful career transition

Being unemployed is not a comfortable feeling. Not only does it disrupt your carefully laid out routine and impact your lifestyle, but it also makes you question your abilities. But the “why” of your transition is something that you must strive to move beyond. You...
Impostor Syndrome…Me??

Impostor Syndrome…Me??

Have you ever questioned your competency or skills in a situation or role? Impostor Syndrome is defined as “a psychological pattern in which an individual doubts their accomplishments and has a persistent internalized fear of being exposed as a “fraud”....
Dealing with Narcissism at Work?

Dealing with Narcissism at Work?

Have you experienced any of these characteristics with a coworker or a boss? The need to be “right” all the time Quick to take credit for everything but be the first to assign blame on others Minimize people and their emotions Pit employees against each other Desire...
Focus on Culture for Patient and Family Care: Beyond the Medicine

Focus on Culture for Patient and Family Care: Beyond the Medicine

As healthcare (including acute care, nursing homes, home health and all downstream providers) moves towards a greater focus on patient/family satisfaction, the model of healthcare must also evolve, for both the government and patients/families will be closely...
Attention hiring managers and recruiters — do all unemployed job candidates have performance issues?

Attention hiring managers and recruiters — do all unemployed job candidates have performance issues?

Over the past 20+ years, I’ve worked with hundreds of healthcare professionals in various stages of career transition. Sometimes they seek out my company’s services, striving to move up the ladder or switch career direction. Other times they are introduced to us via...
The recipe for creating value

The recipe for creating value

When I was in college, the church that I attended had a booth every year at the local fair. We made a pastry called an elephant ear. I have seen at fairs funnel cakes which are made by pouring a liquid batter into hot oil and frying it. The elephant ear dough was...