Leaders give feedback because they want people to grow. But even when the intention is good, that's not always what happens. Instead of thinking about how to improve, the person receiving the feedback may be wondering something else entirely: Did I disappoint them? Am I in trouble? What does this mean going forward? When the […]
Accountability is something every leader should strive for. But there are times when the way we pursue it doesn’t have the desired effect. Instead of encouraging ownership, it can leave people more focused on avoiding mistakes than on sharing ideas. Most leaders don't set out to create a culture of fear. They want people to […]
Interview with Pat Samples by Holly LeMaster Pat Samples, MS, RN, CENP I recently sat down with Pat Samples, MS, RN, CENP, to talk about a topic that's close to her heart: physician coaching. Coming from her background as nurse, and then a nursing executive, Pat has a natural gift for coaching and developing physician […]
We're committed to practicing what we preach at Innovative Connections. So we regularly build in time to pause, reflect, and connect as a team. Yesterday we had an extended team meeting and holiday celebration together to enjoy one another's company, review the past year, and imagine our way into 2018. Our reflections consistently bring forward […]
Interview with Pat Samples by Holly LeMaster Pat Samples, MS, RN, CENP I recently sat down with Pat Samples, MS, RN, CENP, to talk about a topic that's close to her heart: physician coaching. Coming from her background as nurse, and then a nursing executive, Pat has a natural gift for coaching and developing physician […]
