Some leaders, especially those who possess strong empathy and emotional intelligence, can funnel themselves into a trap....

A generational gap has formed in the workplace and beyond between the twentysomethings of Gen Z and seemingly everyone else....

It takes a concerted effort to not only recognize the need for change in your workplace culture, but also to do something about it....

Spring is the season for conferences and live events, which can go a very long way toward revitalizing your outlook....

People often rise to leadership positions due to the excellent quality of their work, but then may have a tough time letting go of that work in their new position....

Leaders can sometimes fall into the trap of acting like they have all the answers, and even perhaps see themselves as the hardest-working person in the room....

Great leaders recognize that trust is the key to any truly functioning, productive relationship....

Immersed in their day-to-day, employees can often lose their sense of the ultimate reason they are working so hard....

Although surgery demands the in-person presence of most employees, some nonclinical personnel may work remotely or on a hybrid basis....

Leaders absorbed in the weeds of “hard” tactics, strategies and policies often can neglect their “soft” people skills....

Many modern surgical facilities are drowning in the massive amount of data they routinely collect from patients, payors, charting, equipment and more....

Your organization may institute changes that affect the entire team, so expect that every member will have different reactions to the change in status quo....

As a team leader, one of the most important things you need to do is pay close attention to any activity that signals conflict among team members....

Do members of your team check in with you often, even just to chat?

It’s hard to let go of handling things yourself — even the smaller items — instead of sharing the load....

As the year comes to an end, review your 2023 goals and prepare for your 2024 plans....

The holidays are here, and hopefully you have a bit of downtime to relax and recharge....

When there are problems in any organization, individual team members can react in various ways....

In many organizations, the default tactic is to funnel senior staff or veteran newcomers who have significant experience into leadership roles, even if some who fit those...

You’ve heard the expression “my door is always open” to encourage open communication in a workplace. As a leader at a busy facility trying to practice this...