[Video] The role of the CEO (a.k.a. the Chief ‘Energy’ Officer)

[Video] The role of the CEO (a.k.a. the Chief ‘Energy’ Officer)

Role of the CEO Rally the troops. The CEO is the person that can bring significant energy and horsepower to ensure that the task at hand is accomplished. Contain that energy to allow a deeper focus on a greater challenge to create a calm realm for strategizing. Bring...
For leaders: Turn “What’s in it for me?” into “What’s in it for YOU?”

For leaders: Turn “What’s in it for me?” into “What’s in it for YOU?”

It seems we’ve become more self-centered and focused on personal gains and benefits, especially in today’s society. When narrowing our perspectives to “self,” we create resistance to change because our sole focus is “What’s in it for me?” (WIIFM). The realities of our...
Want your employees to do their best work? Make it safe to fail.

Want your employees to do their best work? Make it safe to fail.

As healthcare leaders, we want to inspire and empower our employees to do creative, high-quality work that serves our patients and our communities. There is seemingly no end to the methods executives can use to accomplish this goal, but I have found that no strategic...