Let’s Talk Sexual Harassment at Work hr leadership sexual harassment Mar 18, 2024

If you were to tell me 4 years ago that I would be writing a post like this, I would have laughed at you. The #MeToo movement was in full swing and women were standing up and exposing sexual harassment en masse. It was an encouraging time for those of us who had experienced it and weren’t able to sh...

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Imposter Syndrome Doesn't Only Happen in Women enough imposter syndrome men women Feb 29, 2024

I was asked recently to do a Keynote presentation on Imposter Syndrome for a woman’s conference. I can talk on that all day, and yet I decided to do a little research about what is being said in the market place today so I can include any new information. I learned some  things that I thought I woul...

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Leadership Lessons from Andy Reid andy reid leadership lifelong learner trust winner work/life balance Feb 12, 2024

Last night’s Super Bowl win for the Kansas City Chiefs was one for the record books! And it wasn’t a chance win, it was very carefully choreographed.

I’m always studying Andy Reid on the field because the calmness he exudes is palpable. In fact, it spreads to other coaching staff as well as Quarter...

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Want to Improve Culture? Invest in Middle Manger/Supervisory Training communication culture home health supervisory training workplace culture Jan 31, 2024

You might think I'm beating this drum too often, however there cannot be enough emphasis on empowering your middle and front line managers with knowledge to succeed in our industry. 

Today's workforce is different than it ever has been before. Some are realizing their worth and not putting up with ...

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Leading with Bold Vulnerability: The Power Move Every Executive Needs bold vulnerability leadership vulnerability Dec 07, 2023

Are you ready to dive into the raw and unfiltered world of leadership? Great, because today we're talking about vulnerability—the game-changer that can take your leadership from good to extraordinary.

In the hustle and bustle of the aging services sector, where executives like you are navigating a ...

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Nurturing Your Aging Services Workforce - A Tri-Segment Approach future leaders leadership workforce Oct 23, 2023

Today we're diving deep into the ever-evolving workforce in aging services. Instead of focusing on generations, we are going to look at the workforce in a different way. We've got three distinct groups to focus on: those who've been at it for over 5 years, the 1 to 5-year veterans, and the newcomers...

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What is Your One-Degree Shift? growth leadership one degree shift productivityhack steppingintoyourpower strategy workforce Sep 21, 2023

I recently took a trip with our foster daughters to California. It was their first plane trip and they were so excited! As soon as we were seated, the youngest began asking a lot of questions about how the plane worked and how it was going to get us to our destination. 

The conversation reminded me...

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From Drama to Harmony: Why Creating a Drama-Free Workplace is Your Next Important Leadership Step conflict resolution leadership workplace drama Jul 20, 2023

Did you know that employees spend up to 2.8 hours a week involved in some type of conflict in the workplace? That is actual conflict. The data not included in this statistic is the amount of time an individual carries that conflict with them in other parts of their job and personal life. The actual ...

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Nurturing Future Leaders: Illuminating the Path to Excellence future leaders growth inclusion leadership strategy Jul 13, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of professional development, nurturing future leaders has become an imperative task for organizations across industries. As we strive to cultivate a new generation of capable and compassionate leaders, we must recognize the significance of mentorship, guidance, and sup...

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Master the Art of Time-Saving: The Power of Layering Projects leadership productivityhack strategy Jun 22, 2023

In today's fast-paced world, professionals in the aging services industry (really any professional in healthcare) are constantly faced with the challenge of managing multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously. With limited time and a never-ending to-do list, finding efficient ways to save...

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Unleash Your Leadership: Breaking Free from the 'Should' Trap leadership Jun 15, 2023

Should: the word that can create so much havoc in someone's life without them truly realizing it. How does it feel to look at the words "You SHOULD" as you scroll through your feed?

Life is full of this word, regardless of your age. You should be more present, spend less time on your phone, eat bet...

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