My dad, a lifelong Republican, was a B-17 pilot and POW in WWII. He was shot down over Berlin on his 12th mission. He was captured by the Nazis and was held as POW in Stalag Luft One. He didn’t know if he would survive and he didn’t know from day to day if the […]
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Why Culture Matters: Are Leaders Unknowingly Depleting the Energy of the Workforce?
Healthcare News By Danna Beal, M.Ed. International Speaker Author and Coach Original Publish Date: October 9, 2018 Healthcare, by its very nature, is based on compassion and caring for others. A compassionate and cooperative culture is required to deliver services that ensure patient satisfaction, patient safety, good outcomes, efficient services, and clear communications. Unfortunately, workplace cultures […]
In Times of Uncertainty, Trust in the Unknown
My audiences always describe facing the unknown as one of their greatest fears. It may seem counter-intuitive, but trusting in the unknown and letting go of the known is actually where all creativity and innovation arise. Uncertainty is tantamount to the unknown and what we often fail to realize is that finding new possibilities requires diving courageously […]
Tides Are Shifting
I believe that a culmination of events is occurring; coming together in a timely and precise manner.  The message for healing the workplace culture applies to those who recognize it and to those who don’t. You can be powerful in your stance to assist in changing the world and the workplace as we know it. […]
People Working Together
The power produced by people working together cannot be duplicated or produced by top-down, fear-based management. Creating a culture of trust allows for the free flow of creative and productive energy from all levels of the organization. What can leaders do to ensure the creation of a trusting environment? 1. Provide a model of transparency […]
Ending Ego Driven Management
Moving away from the ego-driven, top-down management style is critical for companies to grow, to attract and retain competent employees, to increase employee engagement, to gain loyalty and respect, and to build cooperation and contribution. What does it take for leaders to make this transformation? A restoration to authenticity requires the courage and willingness of […]