The gardener leader
Many times, as leaders, we do the time-is-short, chaotic, we just need to get the work done thing.
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The silent screams
I have a hunch we have all heard the saying, “The squeaky wheel gets the grease.” My guess is we may have even used it a time or two to deal with those who might complain more than others. Make sense? You with me? As we start to find our way through the pandemic, I’m…
Women of Distinction: Seven lessons learned from women in my life
Today is International Women’s Day, a time to celebrate the achievements made and progress yet to come by women across the globe. Recently, I was named a Rising Star in the 2021 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards. It is an honor to be part of such an exceptional group of women and has made me…
Forgiveness in leadership
Third time is a charm. For 2021, I’ve taken on a new challenge for my “Living Leadership” blog. Each month there are words embedded in my blog that come directly from one of our nation’s top thought leaders. Here’s the first round, In case you missed that installment. Selfishly, I am having a blast reading…
Build ‘adaptive response profiles’ to face future crises
Managing any organization on a day-to-day basis can present an array of challenges, and those challenges magnify in the face of a crisis, especially in a long-term care setting. A leader’s effectiveness in the face of a crisis is largely dependent on the facility’s strengths in four key resources: the organization’s architecture, operational processes, its…
A (fun) interactive optimistic approach to 2021
I have a challenge for you. It will take commitment, stamina and curiosity — and appreciation for all things leadership. Are you ready to join the journey?
The really good news about the future of long-term care leaders
Experts seem to agree: Long-term care leadership is one thing that’s not suffering during this pandemic. On the contrary.
What do emotions have to do with leadership?
Understanding your emotions has everything to do with leadership. As we grow as leaders, we begin to have a true understanding of our emotions — not only understanding them in the moment but understanding where they come from. This is super hard work, but so worthwhile, and can be the key to unlocking your leadership potential.
Leadership through tears
“You take this job too personal.” As an inexperienced CEO at the time, I was offended by this comment from a resident. Over the years, however, I’ve started to embrace it.
Lasting leadership ‘littles’
The little things really do make a difference and today’s blog is proof. In the spirit of the “busyness” of the day, I thought I’d share little leadership bits that make a huge difference.
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