We’re just a few weeks into 2022, and believe it or not, we will move from a pandemic world to an endemic world. As we do that, there are five big picture topics I’m focused on this year – technology, supply chain, workforce, climate change, and the changing face of America. Over the next several […]
The long-term care industry is no stranger to workforce shortages. Workforce recruitment and retention are two challenges that have been persistent for years. Now, add a pandemic. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nursing homes alone have seen their industry’s employment level drop by 14 percent or 221,000 jobs since the beginning of the […]
This blog post was contributed by Brenda McCutcheon, Loretto’s Vice President of Mission, who plays a vital role to Loretto at all times, but especially during a pandemic. It’s easy to focus on what we lose during a pandemic. The reality is, the big picture can seem never-ending, overwhelming, discouraging. So instead of thinking big, […]
For most of us, the past year and a half haven’t been about whether or not there has been a problem – but rather a question of which problem to solve first (or try to). It’s this question – which, admittedly, I’ve asked myself – that inspired me to do some research and sort out […]
Leadership is a journey, not a destination – and the journey isn’t a simple, one-way road. Over time, leaders develop both horizontally and vertically. Horizontal leadership development is when we increase our capacity and competence in our current role—increasing our ability to manage the externalities of our environment. Vertical leadership development is when we grow […]
The most recent jobs report found that job openings have reached a historic high of almost 11 million, with nine million people still jobless even after enhanced unemployment benefits ended on Labor Day. Of the 25 states that ended enhanced unemployment earlier this year, all found it had minimal impact on lowering its job openings, […]
Something that I have struggled with in the past is understanding the difference and interplay between goals, stretch goals and aspirations. According to most dictionaries, a goal is an aim or purpose, or the outcome of efforts directed toward achieving a result. A stretch goal is a goal on steroids — extreme in its difficulty, […]
Have you ever had someone confront you with something that seemed totally out of left field? Or perhaps you’ve had a difficult conversation that led you to realize you were wrong about something? Part of what makes difficult conversations difficult is that they are frequently not based on facts. No, I’m not calling everyone a […]
Did you know 52% of employees are planning on looking for a new job this year? That’s a 43% increase from 2020. We’re all in need of a retention strategy. Perhaps that’s why the conversation in human resources is shifting from managing an employee’s work-life to managing their life experience. In other words – realizing […]
I find that many people are under the false assumption that to make an impact at work, you have to be a CEO or executive – and that’s not true. Pragmatic altruism – that is, my philosophy that doing good is good business – is not just for the “higher-ups.” There are opportunities for everyone […]
If you’ve been following the blog, you know that my second book, “Lessons in Lifecircle Leadership,” was released as an eBook and audiobook. Over the past few months, I’ve been fortunate to have the opportunity to discuss some candid, behind-the-scenes information about the book and the writing process with Amy Robbins of 93Q Street Talk […]
