She was a highly regarded CEO, and then her family started noticing changes in her ability to process information and emotions. They were devastated when the diagnosis confirmed she had brain failure or...
Jargon in – Jargon OUT
By
Martie Moore
Jul 01, 2024
The other day, I witnessed someone looking for a “thingamajig” in a hardware store. It was amusing as the individual was describing a screw with a flat top named after a city. Their partner...
The lessons of the tree
By
Martie Moore
Nov 17, 2023
I first noticed the tree in the heat of a summer day. The expansive branches provided welcoming shade as I moved from meeting to meeting. There was a bench next to the tree, and on any given day, couples,...
The red bird: A story of connection and meaning
By
Martie Moore
Dec 15, 2023
My encounters with the red bird had been limited until a week after my mother died. I was sitting on the couch, consumed with grief when it first arrived. The red bird flew to the transom and peered...
The making of a leadership sandwich
By
Martie Moore
May 03, 2024
Two seasoned healthcare executives have dinner, and an idea emerges over coffee. A practical leadership guide designed for busy leaders who find themselves sandwiched between strategic vision and day-to-day...
A beautiful culture: A beautiful place to be a part of…
By
Martie Moore
Jan 12, 2024
I stood outside, looking at the building. It was nondescript and blended into the landscape as if to say, “I am unimportant.” I am ashamed that I had fleeting thoughts about the care of individuals...
A day that made an indelible impact on me
By
Martie Moore
Oct 20, 2023
The room was packed, with tambourines and drums in individuals’ hands. A resident had passed, and we were gathered to walk alongside the man named John. They called it a walk-out. In the past,...
Artificial intelligence to the rescue: Putting humanity back into healthcare
By
Martie Moore
Apr 05, 2024
The box remained unpacked from coast to coast. Needing to clear out the closet in my office, I finally opened it and looked at the contents. At the bottom of the box was a plain journal, pages folded over...