Building a Healthier Multigenerational Workplace Culture in Healthcare
You know, if there’s one thing I’ve learned after two decades of talking with all kinds of teams, it’s this: we need every generation at the table. And nowhere is this more true than in healthcare. Now, I don’t need to tell you how intense healthcare can be—it’s demanding, high-stakes, and relentless. So, when you’ve got Baby Boomers working alongside Gen X, Millennials, and even some Gen Z newcomers, it’s not surprising there can be some friction. But that friction can be powerful if we use it right.
Here’s the deal: each generation has a unique story and a different way of showing up at work, based on the experiences that shaped them. And these generational stories aren’t just some fluffy background; they define how we see work, how we handle stress, and even how we interact with our colleagues. In healthcare, where teamwork can literally be a life-or-death matter, understanding these differences isn’t a “nice to have”—it’s essential.
The Intimidating World of Feedback – 5 Actionable Tips to Receive Feedback Effectively
If you’ve ever felt a pang of unease at the prospect of receiving feedback, you’re not alone. Today, we’re discussing the sometimes-intimidating world of feedback, a critical component of personal and professional development. Feedback is a topic that can stir up apprehension and defensiveness, but it’s also an area that, when followed, has the potential […]
Set Yourself Up for Success – 7 Biggest Workplace Trends for 2023
As we step into a new year, it’s natural to look ahead and try to predict what the future holds. In the world of work, there are always new trends and developments emerging that can have a big impact on how we do our jobs and how organizations operate. It doesn’t take a crystal ball […]
Quiet Quitting – the Latest Work-Life Balance Trend
As many in the workforce report feeling stressed, overworked, and burnt out,
some employees want to limit their workloads, doing only what is required and nothing more. This behavior, labeled “Quiet Quitting,” is the new title for doing the bare minimum at work. People engaged in Quiet Quitting are not actually quitting their jobs, but they are leaving the idea of going above and beyond what’s required in the job description.
Quiet Quitting resonates strongly with Gen Z and Millennial knowledge workers fighting to rewrite workplace rules.
Emotional Intelligence is Good for Your Career.
Emotional intelligence is good for your career because the work rules have changed. There is a considerable workplace shift taking place, and it has to do with our emotions and how we manage them. Today emotional intelligence is good for your career, noting the benefits are impressive. Soft skills, such as listening, communication, empathy, are changing corporate America’s landscape and are the foundation for emotional intelligence.
Can You Learn Resilience? Here’s How To Be Resilient in Life!
With the onset of daily news reports being enough to make you want to run away and hide in the nearest hole in the ground. Is it any wonder that mental health issues are growing daily in our homes, school, and communities? Fear of losing our health, our homes, and our loved ones when reading […]
A Few Tips When Working from Home
Companies across the country are urging their employees to work from home. The New York Times calls this “the World’s Largest Work-from-Home Experiment.” If you are about to or now working from home, this post is for you! Actually, Being a solopreneur, I do love working from home and have been doing it for almost […]
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: 8 Tips for Eliminating Self-Doubt and Boosting Confidence
You’ve worked your whole life to lead up to this moment. You’ve put in the hours, studied your heart out, and visualized this achievement again and again. And now, you’ve landed a big promotion, yet you feel that there must be a mix-up somehow. That surely someone smarter than ourselves will realize that we’re a fake? Consequently, you’re not alone: The culprit of these feelings of doubt and insecurity is “imposter syndrome,” a condition that’s more common than you may think.
Delivering WOW Customer Experience
So, what are the components that go into a great customer experience? Research tells us that when you give customers a great experience and they’ll buy more, be more loyal and share their experience with friends. That’s what every company strives for, right? But if that’s the case, why are we consumers so disappointed? There is an “experience-disconnect” going on everywhere!
How to Write a Killer LinkedIn Recommendation
I have to admit that I have neglected LinkedIn for a long time. Although I hopped on its platform years ago, most of my social time and energy went to the more playful and engaging sites like Facebook and Instagram. But, now I am putting my attention towards LinkedIn. Right now is the best time […]