Did you wake up this morning extra groggy for work? Monday mornings are always hardest to get going after a summer weekend. So why not take this opportunity to start implementing some tried and true habits to boost your productivity. I picked some of my favorite ones from other experts and added a few of… read more
The job interview is a two-way street. You should be assessing the employer just as much as they’re assessing you because you both need to walk away convinced that the job would be a great fit … and that should start from the moment you take the hot seat. At the very end of the… read more
“Humans are intended to be upright, weight-bearing, and in motion and the sooner the patient is mobilized, the better the outcomes in terms of fewer complications, less rehospitalization, and likelihood that the individual will be able to live independently and actively.”– Gerben DeJong In 2013, nearly half of all Medicare beneficiaries who stayed in an… read more
It’s a plain and simple fact that if you don’t gain the trust of your audience, no matter how good a presenter you might be, no matter how many qualifications you have, no mater what your job title is, you will not succeed in achieving your goals and objectives. By opening up and fully connecting… read more
Hospitals are constantly under pressure to reduce costs. Since staffing is their biggest expense, it’s usually one of the first items on the chopping block. But too many layoffs could compromise the quality of care provided. Following recent staffing cuts at the University of Louisville Hospital, Dr. David Richardson, vice chair of surgery at the… read more
When you receive information of potential wrongdoing in the workplace, you generally have a responsibility to conduct a prompt, thorough, and impartial investigation into the allegations. Here are some do’s and don’ts for conducting workplace investigations. Do’s: •Take all complaints seriously. Encourage employees to report issues before they become severe or pervasive and without fear… read more
No one can deny the power of a good quote. They motivate and inspire us to be our best. Here are 38 of my absolute favorites: 1. “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples.” -Mother Teresa 2. “I’ve learned that people will forget… read more
There are lots of clues that a company or institution you’re interviewing with is a bad place to work. You can tell by the way the recruiter communicates with you. You can tell from the feeling you get when you walk into the building for your job interview. You can tell in a second how… read more
Question – Is the situation described below a first date or a job interview: You’re sitting across from a person you just met and trying to make the conversation go from awkward to friendly, trying to come up with clever answers and ask questions that keep the conversation going smoothly… Not sure which one? Yes,… read more
Listening to employees, you might think, is a no-brainer. But, when you look deeper, you probably will be surprised at how little of listening happens in today’s workplace. In a recent poll of professional workers in the U.S. and Canada, a whopping 64% of the 675 workers polled, agreed that “leaders making decisions without seeking… read more