In my last blog, I shared some thoughts about people-focused managers as a key factor in creating a culture of engagement.
Camaraderie counts! How to build trusting relationships with staff
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Sep 03, 2016
Your opportunity as a manager is to find ways to connect your staff to the organization’s purpose and to each other.
Workplace engagement crushers: 5 Easy Ways to undermine employee engagement
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Mar 23, 2018
Without even knowing it, you could be indulging in one of the most common barriers to creating a culture that feels engaging to employees.
Listening: The other side of crisis communication
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Jun 29, 2020
A question I hear ever more frequently from senior care leaders is: “How do I really know how my employees are doing as they cope with the fear and uncertainty of our current environment?” Crisis communication...
Where reality meets hope in the face of COVID-19
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
May 27, 2020
I recently listened to a senior care leader’s video address to his company’s employees. I marveled at the message he was sending and his ability to create a genuine connection with his listeners. Particularly...
Recruiting and retaining: What is your employer brand?
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Oct 04, 2017
The goal of this exercise is to ensure that your espoused employer brand accurately reflects your culture and values.
Receiving feedback with grace
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Aug 30, 2019
How do you get the benefits of constructive feedback without the angst? By asking for it with an open-mind and learning how to accept it with grace and poise.
Walking your talk
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Oct 17, 2016
It’s one thing to demonstrate integrity when you have an audience. But what if no one was watching?
Humanizing the workplace: Person-centered care requires a person-centered workplace
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Aug 31, 2018
When leaders create a caring work environment, employees in turn, are more willing and able to create a caring environment for patients and residents. It behooves us to create a person-centered workplace.
How can leaders engage employees? Lessons from “Field of Dreams”
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Dec 13, 2017
Do you remember the movie Field of Dreams? I loved that movie! It had charm, mystery, sentimentality, and a real feel-good ending.