
How to Deal with Informal Leaders Who Undermine Your Authority
You’re the manager of a large surgical ICU. You have one assistant manager, 2 supervisors, and several charge nurses. When you meet with your leadership
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You’re the manager of a large surgical ICU. You have one assistant manager, 2 supervisors, and several charge nurses. When you meet with your leadership

There is an epidemic of bullying and incivility in healthcare, and it has to change. It not only affects morale and retention, but it also

Numerous studies show the negative impact bullying and incivility have on individuals, healthcare organizations, and patients. Just like a virus, bullying and incivility spread, leaving

An epidemic of bullying and incivility exists in healthcare that affects employee morale and turnover. Bullying also affects patient outcomes. The problem is that front

Do you remember when medical care centered on the physician? When patients never questioned their treatment, couldn’t name the medications they were on (I take

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For the last year, Janet wondered if she made the right decision by promoting one of her experienced nurses, Erik, into the assistant manager role.

Over the last 10 years, I’ve talked with many healthcare leaders about their attempts to hold employees accountable for professional behavior. When they FINALLY decide

Since starting my company in 2010, I’ve worked with over 175 clients. How I’ve served them all varies. From giving a keynote at a conference

Have you ever worked with someone who complained constantly? I bet you have. I remember a small group of nurses on the first unit I ever worked.

October is National Bully Prevention month. While the world focuses on how to stop bullying in schools, communities, and of course, the workplace, last year

Have you ever hired a nurse whom you thought was a great hire? She had experience, was certified, and seemed to possess excellent clinical skills.
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