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We hear about our school systems dealing with an increase of social abuse between peers. However, this problem is silenced in the work place. Almost as if sucking it up solves it. What we are failing to realize is the toll that social abuse and bullying in the work place is taking on

Look at the following situations. If they have happened in the past week in your workplace you might want to take this week’s challenge. -A group of nurses talk softly and abruptly stop when another approaches -A new graduate nurse asks her preceptor about the organization’s mor

In observing elementary school classes, I found something interesting. Many teachers have noticeable favorites and more noticeable unfavorites. These favorites often seem to deserve their status. They are more eager, answer the questions correctly, are first to volunteer and set a shi

For good reason, the topic of bullying has become common in the medical world, especially in the nursing arena. It’s a major issue. In the Journal of Nursing Administration a study was done entitled, “Countering Unprofessional Behaviors Among Nurses in the Workplace”. It clearly lays

Sharing a vision is vital to how your team performs, much like the loyalty that comes from recognition for a job well done. There is an amazing power that comes into a team that understands why they are doing what they’re doing and why it matters to you, to them, and to your organizat

A phrase that is common in parenting is that a lazy parent does all the work. This used to confuse me until I became a parent. I quickly discovered that cleaning the rooms myself was far easier than being a task master over my children, ensuring when rooms were cleaned, that everythin

I hope you had a successful week in better defining the vision for your team and each member individually. If you approached this correctly, you were probably required to look at each team member in a positive light, seeing their potential even if it’s not their present. Much like par

A comedy we were watching recently had an employer sit down with her unmotivated and directionless employee. The employer had a six-inch three-ring binder with about 300 pages of charts and plans. She explained to the employee that this was her vision for her, and she had one for each

This past week we discussed the quick tip of offering responsibility instead of passing it out like a morning tray of medication. Nobody likes to be told what to do. As a professional working with a team of other highly qualified professionals, you are far from working with toddlers,

Around ten years ago, I had the opportunity to do some coaching work at a major healthcare organization. Since then, I have been blessed with multiple situations, in many institutions, that have taught me what personifies passion and dedication: A multi-month project on a PICU, with a