I find the show “So You Think You Can Dance” interesting. Wait, “interesting”? Maybe that’s not strong enough of a word. I love to dance. I love to dance in a safe environment,...
Leading with heart
By
Liza Berger
Feb 06, 2008
Robyn I. Stone: Executive Director, Institute for the Future of Aging Services, AAHSA
The way to be (or see) what long-term care needs most right now
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 19, 2023
Many employees in the near future will be new or inexperienced. It is already abundantly clear that good leadership will be imperative.
IT’S HERE! McKnight’s Online Expo kicks off with sessions on innovation, market trends and...
Mar 26, 2008
Senior care’s first online trade show and educational meeting returns this morning, with three diverse sessions. Individuals can still sign up for their cost-free look and listen regarding the nationally...
Prioritizing staff members’ well-being shown to alleviate shortages: study
By
Anjali Byju
Jul 13, 2023
Researchers have found that nursing homes with leaders demonstrably committed to worker safety, health and well-being had staff turnover rates 10% lower than facilities with leaders who did not champion...
The message is perfectly clear: Too often we aren’t
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 01, 2007
The telephone call came from the doctor’s office. I wasn’t put off too much that an office worker was on the line instead of the doctor or nurse. I was anxious to get the test results.
3 things to ‘know’ to develop CEO skills for the future of aging services
By
Jacquelyn Kung, DrPH, MBA
Robert G. Kramer
Ed Frauenheim
Feb 28, 2022
We reviewed the latest on how to develop CEO skills and reflected on our own effective habits to create this guide for cultivating the abilities needed in our industry.
Ask the nursing expert … about filling leadership positions
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Mar 02, 2013
I have three leadership positions open in my facility and I just can’t seem to find what I am looking for. Any suggestions?
Leadership through tears
By
Julie Thorson
Jul 18, 2018
“You take this job too personal.” As an inexperienced CEO at the time, I was offended by this comment from a resident. Over the years, however, I’ve started to embrace it.
This is a freaking good column
By
Julie Thorson
May 28, 2015
Anyone who knows me knows that coaching and mentoring are joys of mine. Spending time with our teams and encouraging them to become self-reflective and more self-aware is something I live and love to do....