Inspiring and engaging staff and operating with transparency are some of the proven ways nurse leaders can keep their teams on their toes. Change used to come in short bursts, but now it’s continuous. As the health care industry pivots to accountable care organizations and prepares for population health, the pace of change is accelerating…. read more
“be Better” Tips for Everyone
How to Problem Solve More Effectively at Work
It’s probably on every job spec that’s been written since the start of time. ‘Looking for an innovative problem solver…’ ‘…able to solve complicated problems as effectively as possible…’ ‘…with a focus on getting to the heart of a problem’ Sound familiar? It’s equally certain that you’ve talked up your own problem solving skills too,… read more
Your Body Speaks Louder Than Your Words
One of my favorite little indulgences is to listen to TED Talks, or pod casts while getting ready for work in the morning. My little $19 blue tooth speaker is a permanent passenger in my carry-on luggage, allowing me to stream virtual mentors any time day or night. Yesterday I listened to one by Amy… read more
4 Science-Backed Ways to Motivate Yourself to Work Out by Sarah Elizabeth Richards
Are you looking to make your occasional strength class or Sunday spin session a regular ritual? Many casual exercisers want to sweat more often, but they struggle with finding the workout motivation to make fitness a part of their daily routine. Conventional wisdom hasn’t been particularly helpful in figuring out how to get in the… read more
This is the Most Mind-Numbing Ritual in Business (But Doesn’t Have to Be)
By Jack and Suzy Welch There are a good many of them, to be sure – but “delivering the budget” has got to be one of the most universally entrenched, uniquely counterproductive exercises in organizations across the world. Look, some form of financial planning is obviously necessary: Companies have to keep track of the numbers…. read more
I Would Never Have Taken The Job If I’d Known This
Dear Liz, I feel very deflated and misled in my new job. I would never have accepted the job offer if I’d known the real story beforehand! I work for a startup that had fantastic success with its first product but has been slow to get a follow-up product out the door. The head of… read more
25 Things Employees Do That Drive Their Managers Crazy
Unless you inherited the family business, it’s pretty hard to become a manager without having been an employee first. Every manager knows how frustrating it can be to put up with a supervisor’s annoying quirks, just as every rank-and-file employee does! Managers can make missteps in their dealings with employees and most of them do…. read more
The Best Marketing Ideas For Retirement Communities
What are the best ideas to emphasize when marketing retirement communities? A good place to start is with three very valuable words:Inform * Involve * and Inspire. If you can accomplish those three goals with any marketing piece you create for your retirement community, you’ll be taking monster steps towards increasing your sales and improving… read more
Programs in Emotional Wellness
We are facing another inconvenient truth. Emotional Wellness is being compromised by information overload. We are saturated with adversity on TV, radio and on our mobile devices. Interpersonal face-to-face communication, particularly during times of challenge and change, is being replaced by texting and email. The result: a rapid increase in mental health issues—now the leading cause of disability in… read more
Mobile SEO Marketing Tips That Will Make You The Most Money From Your Current Website!
by Marshall Adler A quick disclaimer before we discuss mobile seo marketing tips… Thank you so much for taking the time to read this article. I know you’re a busy professional and I do value you’re time. And I love sharing my insights with you. However, you should know that I am the Top Influencer… read more