2021 ‘McKnight’s’ Women of Distinction awards nominations now open
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 03, 2020
This year, organizers have added a third category: the Veteran VIP division. This honors leaders with more than 15 years of experience in positions such as director of nursing, health/wellness or activities;...
Nominations open for 3rd annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards
Dec 02, 2020
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News and McKnight’s Senior Living have opened the nomination process for the third annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program.
Women of Distinction 2020: Akia Blandon
Nov 25, 2020
Akia Blandon, vice president of clinical services at Plaza Rehab and Nursing Center in the Bronx, NY, shares when she knew eldercare was right for her, the advice she has for those interested in entering...
Leadership is like bodybuilding: Stretch muscle ‘beyond capability,’ panelist offers
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Liza Berger
Aug 03, 2020
Balancing life and career and moving ahead were two main subjects of “Finding the Secret Sauce,” the opening session of the McKnight’s Women of Distinction Forum on Wednesday.
The good, the bad, the ugly: Executives share challenges, keys to success for women leaders
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Danielle Brown
Jul 31, 2020
Being referred to as “princess” and “cupcake” or being told to be seen and not heard are among obstacles women executives have faced in the workplace. Leaders and aspiring professionals in long-term...
Opportunities abound for women willing to make a difference, speakers say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 30, 2020
Make good change. Take the opportunity in front of you. Run with it. That’s some of the sage advice that emerged from the McKnight’s Women of Distinction Forum session Wednesday “Lessons learned...
Senate leaders help honor McKnight’s Women of Distinction honorees; 3 CE webinars taking place this...
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Danielle Brown
Jul 29, 2020
Forty-four top leaders, along with Lifetime Achievement Award winner Wendy Simpson, chairman and CEO of LTC Properties, were championed Tuesday during the 2020 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards...
All invited: 2020 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards ceremony, Forum arrive Tuesday, Wednesday
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James M. Berklan
Jul 24, 2020
Unlike the 2019 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards ceremony, where everyone had to attend in person to learn more about and celebrate top women leaders in long-term care, Tuesday’s broadcast of...
Star-studded speaker lineup announced for Wednesday’s McKnight’s Women of Distinction Virtual...
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James M. Berklan
Jul 24, 2020
Top industry leaders fill the speaking roster for webinars at Wednesday’s McKnight’s Women of Distinction Virtual Forum.
Meet Connie Ortega, Hall of Honor inductee
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 24, 2020
Editor’s Note: We are profiling the McKnight’s 2020 Women of Distinction honorees daily through the program’s July 28 online awards ceremony. To register or learn more about this digital celebration,...