Reflecting on sage advice I received from a seasoned administrator.
Engaging employees through the power of story
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Feb 03, 2017
A two-minute story. A tugging of the heart. An emotional connection. Stories are incredibly powerful.
Lessons learned: If I knew then what I know now
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Jan 06, 2017
When one year closes and another begins, I tend to get reflective about my life. I think about things for which I feel enormously grateful, ponder accomplishments for which I feel very proud, and...
The cultural symbols of an engaging workplace
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Dec 05, 2016
When leaders recognize a “disconnect” between organizational values and visible symbols, they can make changes that align symbols with values.
Millennial perspectives: What matters to millennials?
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Nov 09, 2016
Over the past several months I’ve offered some thoughts on creating a culture of engagement in which employees feel connected to your facility/community and are motivated to contribute their best.
Walking your talk
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Oct 17, 2016
It’s one thing to demonstrate integrity when you have an audience. But what if no one was watching?
Camaraderie counts! How to build trusting relationships with staff
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Sep 03, 2016
Your opportunity as a manager is to find ways to connect your staff to the organization’s purpose and to each other.
Is anyone listening?
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Aug 05, 2016
In my last blog, I shared some thoughts about people-focused managers as a key factor in creating a culture of engagement.
Are you a people-focused manager?
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Jul 01, 2016
Continuing our employee engagement series, this month we focus on the second attribute of an engaging culture: people-focused managers.
The power of purpose
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Jun 01, 2016
Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf once remarked, “I have seen competent leaders who stood in front of a platoon and all they saw was a platoon.