The Inner Path to Personal Freedom–The state of our nation is a reflection of each and everyone of us. My dad, a lifelong Republican, was a B-17 pilot and POW in WWII. He was shot down over Berlin on his 12th mission. He was captured by the Nazis and was held as POW in Stalag […]
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What Would My Dad Say as a POW from WWII?
My dad, a lifelong Republican, was a B-17 pilot and POW in WWII. He was shot down over Berlin on his 12th mission. He was captured by the Nazis and was held as POW in Stalag Luft One. He didn’t know if he would survive and he didn’t know from day to day if the […]
Passion
Passion is the emotion created when you are working toward your true-life purpose. It cannot be manufactured, and you cannot pretend to be passionate about something that is not part of your core essence. You can be successful, you can make money, you can get accolades, but you will not be satisfying your soul. Remembering […]
Working During a Pandemic: Relationships Are the Key
Great Leaders Rise in a Crisis—Artificial Leaders Fail
More than any other time, people need you to be an enlightened leader who can be trusted and believed. As an enlightened leader, you can be the source of strength for others through inner, authentic power rather than artificial ego-driven power.
Artificial Leaders: Imposters
Beware of children operating as powerful adults and do not be beguiled. Their greatest fear is that they will be exposed and they invariably fail in the face of a crisis. The breakdown in the leadership becomes the breakdown of the team, organization or country. IDENTIFYING EIGHT EGO-DRIVEN LEADERS To identify the powerful qualities of […]
Finding Clarity and Courage in the Unknown: One Day at a Time
Published June 2 in Healthcare News by Danna Beal. We have all been impacted during this global pandemic in ways we could never have imagined. Healthcare has been severely hit during these unfolding days, weeks, and months. We owe our continuing gratitude for the selflessness, courage, and sacrifice of so many people in all aspects […]
Make a Difference No Matter Where You Are on the Organizational Chart
A 2019 survey by Speakap reports that culture is important to 79% of US employees and that respect and fairness, trust and integrity are listed as most important attributes. Of the survey, 55% said they would leave their current job for a better workplace culture. Organizational culture is the essential element in meeting healthcare goals, […]
Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a day to acknowledge, that in spite of all the circumstances in the world, we have much for which to be grateful. I believe if we start each day with the right frame of mind, we create a day that is filled with opportunities, insights, joy and freedom. I take a few minutes […]
Overcoming Burnout: Recharging, Reenergizing and Restoring Your Power
In May of this year, World Health Organization (WHO) declared burnout to be an official occupational phenomenon. It isn’t just a common word for stress—it is now classified as a “serious, widespread health concern.†In Medscape’s 2019 report, 44% of 15,000 physicians (in 29 specialties), reported feeling burnout. Reasons cited for overall physician burnout were […]
Thinking Outside the Excel Spreadsheet
The large hospital conference room was quiet when I walked in, but the emotional temperature in the room of highly trained healthcare employees was high. Their faces revealed stress, anxiety, frustration, and for some, resignation. When I asked about the workplace culture, people squirmed, shifted their gaze and then, after a few moments, their responses […]
