May
16
2011
I came across an excellent article by Dan Zismer in ACPE Journal, on the psychology of newly integrating healthcare organizations: The Psychology of Organizational Structure in Integrated Health System.
Zismer is becoming a thought leader on the topic of integrated healthcare and leadership structure required to lead this new paradigm of care.
One of the topics we spend […]
Aug
28
2009

Coaching Boost [4:02m]:
Play Now |
Play in Popup |
Download (497)
There are some major incentives for hospital and physician groups to implement electronic medical records (EMR) and derive “meaningful use.” In order to get to meaningful use, though, the healthcare teams will need to learn new ways of doing business. From a developmental perspective, they could use some coaching help.
Jun
15
2009
We have discussed in our Advanced Concept Modules the problem of increasing healthcare costs and how some ‘movers and shakers’ are trying to improve things.
Also, we touched on physician culture. I am linking you to an outstanding article published June 1, 2009, in New Yorker magazine, “The Cost Conundrum” that explores how the culture of […]
Feb
27
2009

Standard Podcast [2:34m]:
Play Now |
Play in Popup |
Download (260)
A pervasive low-level pessimism often pervades healthcare organizations and teams. Be mindful that your greatest value-add as a coach/consultant is positive energy, optimism and readiness to acknowledge a job well done.
Jan
19
2009
An excellent Special Report was published in the January 2009 issue of the Harvard Business Review. The report shares survey data taken from coaches working within corporations. The purpose of the report was to explore how the coaches define success for their clients (among other things). Additional commentaries by coaches round out the report.
Here is […]
Nov
24
2008

Standard Podcast [4:28m]:
Play Now |
Play in Popup |
Download (243)
Sometimes bold action is the strategy that you must follow, rather than an incremental or cautious approach.
Aug
08
2008

Standard Podcast [2:00m]:
Play Now |
Play in Popup |
Download (74)
Are you taking time to refresh your mind and soul this summer?
I find it’s helpful to take time and “be” — among new people, cultures and ideas. It makes you a well-rounded person and better coach/consultant.
May
23
2008

Standard Podcast [3:13m]:
Play Now |
Play in Popup |
Download (92)
Whenever you are with clients, particularly on a client site, communicate “with presence” - speak with optimism, presence, a loud voice. You are in effect the leader of your client.
Apr
11
2008

Standard Podcast [3:29m]:
Play Now |
Play in Popup |
Download (89)
Sometimes clients don’t need more advice or strategy from you, they need sincere encouragement.
Mar
28
2008

Standard Podcast [4:22m]:
Play Now |
Play in Popup |
Download (101)
There will be many times when you feel discouraged in your business as a healthcare coach or consultant. Being a healthcare entrepreneur is often a game of STAMINA and PERSEVERANCE.