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“Your significance in this world is not measured by what you have attained, or what you have left behind; rather, it is realized by what continues on without you.”Quality Deliverables
"The quality of a team's output is in direct relationship to their leaders' willingness to encourage, empower, and embrace their input." (Graphic)Leader or Manager?
“An analysis of whether your most essential assets are anything other than your employees will be evidence of whether you are a leader or simply a manager.”
The Key …
"Behind every storm cloud, there is a bright tomorrow. The key is in knowing how to find tomorrow, today." (Graphic)Perspective
"Our perception is greatly based upon our point of view. Create a new perspective, by changing your POV." (Graphic)By Example
“Why would we ask our employee’s to perform a task that we ourselves are not willing to do?”
Where is your passion?
“Our passions originate from experiences which have altered our perception …”
Staff Motivation
"Your staff is not motivated by how much you know, but by how much you know, they know. " (Graphic)Control & Power
"If control and power is what you cherish, you will be no good to those under it. " (Graphic)Patience
“Patience often surrenders to time, and dreams go unfulfilled… act as if time is fleeting, as it is.”
Be Yourself
“No matter how hard you try, you can never be something that you’re not.”
Category Archives: Personal Works
Employee Recognition
For many, employee recognition is a distant expectation of receiving a plaque or certificate at some milestone in their career, typically associated with longevity within an organization. According to Josh Bersin, a contributor for Forbes Magazine, 87% of recognition programs … Continue reading
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4 Things You Must Know About Your Staff
BEWARE as you read this post! Your definition of what a “successful manager” is may change, hopefully. I find myself often wondering, “Do I know something insightful or profound about organizational management that others do not?” The answer is always … Continue reading
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TEAM: What is yours made of ?
The term or designation “team” is frequently thrown about without any real understanding of what it truly defines. For many, the term is often associated with a sport, game, or other group activity. However, a group of individuals does not … Continue reading
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The Balance
Management and leadership are two words that are often used interchangeably in our modern day vernacular, especially when referring to someone in a “power position” within an organization. However, although some of the attributes may be complementary or even appear … Continue reading
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Employee Recovery : The Struggling Asset
Background It is good to remember that the most important asset in any organization is the employee. However, there are times when an asset can become one of the biggest liabilities. This is often the case when an employee has … Continue reading
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Transformational Leadership
The goal of transformational leadership is not only to build up each employee individually, but to do so in a way that binds them together as a team. This phenomenon begins when employees experience a sense of respect and believe … Continue reading
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Culture and Ethics
(Extract) In today’s economically challenging society we are forced to focus on the bottom line. This is the responsibility of every employer to their workforce and families. However, we must always remember that the true capital of any organization is … Continue reading
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Compassion
Compassion is an emotion that can easily be suppressed under the pressures of our daily duties, especially in health care, ironically. Those of us in non-clinical health care roles should make it a point to visit the patient floors regularly, … Continue reading
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The Leaders Seven Essential Behaviors
Leadership is one of those subjects that have had numerable living examples. However, it is an area of study, which cannot be judged by the success or failure of the individual battles but rather by the outcome of the war. … Continue reading
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Building Blocks of Execution
As requested, below you will find my slide deck from the presentation: “Executing your Staff – The Leaders 7 Essential Behaviors” Building blocks of execution from davidcmills
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Determination
Determination (Selected Excerpts) April, 2013 I once read a quote by Robert Frost in which he stated that “The only way around is through.” When times get difficult, and the easy way around seems tempting, this quote reminds me … Continue reading
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