June 24, 2019: We have reached the 2019 half-way point and most of our staff are in the middle of completing on-line and in person competencies for focal point review. With so much on our plates it may be difficult to stop and think about why we do this. I challenge you to view competencies from a benefit mindset of being well and doing good as an everyday leader. How do … [Read more...]

June 17, 2019:  Are you curious about how your team members are applying a benefit mindset in their everyday lives?  Let me share an example with you! The Medical and Surgical ICUs chose to address throughput from a benefit mindset perspective. Charge nurse Maria Gordon, MSN, RN, CCRN, shares how. “Throughput is a major focus at HMSL. As a charge nurse, I’m tasked with … [Read more...]

June 10, 2019:  Are you ready for the fourth fishing practice?  The Magnet champions will finish up the book study, Fish! A proven way to boost morale and improve results by Stephen C. Lundin, et al. this month. We’ve learned about “change your attitude, play and make their day.” The fourth fishing practice is “be there.”. Being there means being fully present and engaged in … [Read more...]

June 3, 2019: Clint Eastwood’s 'Dirty Harry' character is famous for saying “go ahead, make my day”. As the seasoned and somewhat grumpy San Francisco police inspector, making his day didn’t have a positive connotation! The third fishing practice from the book FISH! A proven way to boost morale and improve results by Stephen Lundin, et al. is ‘Make Their Day’! At the Pikes … [Read more...]

May 27, 2019: Fishing Practice 2 – play! When was the last time you had fun and played like a kid? When teams play together there is a positive impact on retention, morale, customer service, and belonging. Play creates positive energy and happy people treat others well. What can you do to bring a sense of fun and positive energy to your unit/department? Here some ideas the … [Read more...]