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(Issue 129) “I’m so proud of you.” This is easy to say to someone else when they have reached a goal, accomplished something they set out to do, or overcome a difficult challenge. That is why I’m going to be proud of you at the end of this article if you can say to yourself, “I’m proud of myself.” How do you lead with a sense of pride, and why does it matter that you do?

(Issue 128) Wisconsin rural hospital CEO and CFO rock stars inspired possibility thinking with a group of emerging leaders recently, demonstrating that striving for the C-suite might not be an unreachable-or undesirable-goal after all. We may sense “distance” between ourselves and those at higher levels of position or success, but we’re all just people under our name tags. These senior leaders shared their extraordinarily human leadership journeys and the habits that keep their head above turbulent waters, openly offering actionable advice to encourage new leaders to keep growing. Which one do you need to hear?

The crisis is here and now: there are not enough lab techs, pharmacy techs, or certified nursing/medical assistants. These, and many other entry-level positions in healthcare are remaining open for months without any applicants in some cases. But even if you currently have all positions filled and your employees adore you, leading a team with these positions offers unique challenges.

(Issue 126) Promotions and job changes often come when we are at the top of our game. We feel confident and ready to show what we can do. The honeymoon phase of being selected though, whether it’s an internal promotion or a move to a new organization or position, can be quickly followed by a crash when we run into the learning curve. Here are some suggestions for navigating the steep road when it feels like you are back at square one.

Issue 125 - "Zoom In"

Issue 124 - "Mediating Conflict"

Issue 123 - "Intent to Deliver"

Mr. Rogers' Leaders

Issue 121 - "Center. Enter. Add Value." by Jo Anne Preston, Workforce & Organizational Development Senior Manager, RWHC

"The Power Question" Issue 120 - by Jo Anne Preston, Workforce & Organizational Development Sr Mgr

Issue 119 - "Judgement", by Jo Anne Preston, RWHC Workforce & Organizational Development Senior Mgr

"MindSET" Jo Anne Preston, RWHC Workforce & Organizational Development Senior Mgr

Issue 117 - "Hindsight will be 2020", Jo Anne Preston, Workforce & Organizational Development Senior Manager

The May Newsletter - Issue 116 "Good Ideas in Action" by Jo Anne Preston, Workforce & Organizational Development Sr. Mgr., is now available.