Do your employees have a clear line of sight to what matters most?
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Jun 12, 2018
“I have a clear understanding of the goals and priorities of the organization.” Would your employees agree with this statement?
Is anyone listening?
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Aug 05, 2016
In my last blog, I shared some thoughts about people-focused managers as a key factor in creating a culture of engagement.
Can we talk? (Will you listen?)
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Jul 25, 2018
Consistent communication aligns everyone’s efforts, and provides insight into how each person’s work contributes to the goals and priorities of your organization. But engaging communication...
Wired for survival: Uncovering the brain’s influence on employee engagement
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Apr 12, 2017
For reasons unknown to me, I am absolutely fascinated by the human brain. Not so much the complexities of the brain’s anatomy and physiology, but rather its predispositions and proclivities, how...
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.
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.
An emotional disconnect: Social threats in the workplace
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
May 22, 2017
At its core, the act of hiring a person to perform a job is considered an economic transaction.
The cultural symbols of an engaging workplace
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Dec 05, 2016
When leaders recognize a “disconnect” between organizational values and visible symbols, they can make changes that align symbols with values.
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.
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.