11 Books Every Leader Should Read to Become an Effective Leader
September 13, 2023
How does a star basketball player become a star? How does a world-renowned neurosurgeon navigate the complexities of the human brain with a scalpel? How
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Strategies to Navigate Difficult Conversations with Employees
July 12, 2023
Navigating difficult conversation is an essential skill healthcare leaders must possess to build healthy work cultures. Especially in healthcare, effective communication is the backbone of
How to Reduce Interprofessional Conflict
June 7, 2023
Interprofessional conflict in healthcare is on the rise. Not only does this conflict cause tension between healthcare professionals, but it ultimately impacts patient care. If
Relational Rounding: The Key to Building High Performing Teams
May 17, 2023
Many healthcare leaders spend way too much time and energy dealing with negative employees. At the Healthy Workforce Institute, our research shows that leaders spend
Reduce Patient Abuse by Making Reporting Easier
April 19, 2023
When I worked as a staff nurse, there were times when I was treated poorly by a patient prompting me to file an incident report
How to Reduce Patient Abuse by Warning Others Early
March 15, 2023
Workplace violence is on the rise. Globally, every hour, two nurses are assaulted by a patient at work. And that number is based on the
Addressing Abuse from Patients by Intervening Early
February 15, 2023
Healthcare professionals are experiencing greater physical and verbal abuse from patients and their family members. Studies show a significant rise in acts of violence within
10 Best Bullying and Incivility Strategies from 2022
December 14, 2022
As 2022 comes to an end, we can look back and agree, bullying and incivility have finally received the attention they deserve. There is evidence
How to Create a Culture of Gratitude
November 2, 2022
November is National Gratitude Month, although many healthcare professionals don’t feel so…well…grateful. We get it – between the pandemic and nursing shortage, we understand why
How to Reduce Bullying, Burnout, and Turnover
October 19, 2022
What do you do if you’re a healthcare executive and your recent employee engagement data indicates that you have a significant bullying, burnout, and turnover
How to Resolve Interdepartmental Conflict
September 7, 2022
I worked as a Neurosurgical Step-Down nurse for many years. We typically received our patients from the ED, OR, or Neuro ICU. When our patients
How to Create a Recognition Rich Culture as a Retention Strategy
August 3, 2022
Human beings want to feel recognized, valued, and to believe they make a difference. They want recognition by their organization; their leader, and their peers.
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