Jodi Eyigor watched her classmates sign up to work with all different demographics of people while studying social work. None of them wanted to work with the elderly — at least not with the enthusiasm...
Meet Tana Gall, Hall of Honor inductee
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Chloe Konrad
Jul 07, 2021
Tana Gall has climbed countless rungs and gone through many different twists and turns in her career path, but ultimately she landed right where it seems she’s wanted most: as president of Merrill Gardens...
Meet Nadia Williams, Rising Star honoree
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Emma Baumgartel
Jul 07, 2021
Colleagues recognize Nadia Williams for her dedication and perseverance, and her career shows why.
Meet Leigh Ann Barney, Hall of Honor Inductee
By
Chloe Konrad
Jul 06, 2021
Leigh Ann Barney may have had many inspirations early in life that led her to be a successful caregiver in the long-term care industry, but she gives her mother, father and hometown of Hodgenville, KY,...
Meet Christiana Bonsu, Veteran VIP honoree
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Emma Baumgartel
Jul 06, 2021
Editor’s Note: McKnight’s Long-Term Care News and McKnight’s Senior Living are profiling the McKnight’s 2021 Women of Distinction honorees daily July 6 through Aug. 6. To see the 2021 McKnight’s...
Providers have to be honest with themselves — for better or worse
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James M. Berklan
Jun 04, 2021
Marry or Mary? It turns out you need to take both for better or worse.
‘Real secret to success’ for long-term care leaders is building strong, smart team: panel
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 01, 2021
The strongest work teams have leaders who believe that the members are better than they are, says Patricia Will, Belmont Village Senior Living founder and CEO.
Clarity, confidence and competence: Leadership through COVID-19 chaos reveals industry’s resilience
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Kimberly Marselas
May 28, 2021
A panel of female executives told McKnight’s this month that the unrelenting challenges of COVID-19 strengthened the resolve of many, proving both the industry and its increasing slate of women leaders...
What makes a top long-term care leader? Panel of distinguished honorees share what it takes
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Danielle Brown
May 24, 2021
Holistic thinking, multitasking and critical thinking are key characteristics young leaders — especially women — should develop to advance in the workforce. Those attributes were among several recommended...
‘Put some meat on the bone’ to create meaningful diversity programs
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Kimberly Marselas
May 21, 2021
Effective diversity, equity and inclusion in programs must do more than talk about workplace fairness or train employees about bias; they also must actively counter discrimination and promote representation.