By Barb Ward from an interview with Holly LeMaster We are almost two years into the covid-19 pandemic, and there is still no finish line in sight. Organizations and their people are in a constant state of flux. As the reality has begun to set in – that there actually will be no finish line […]
By Barb Ward You’re at a basketball game, your team has been winning the entire game. With 10 seconds to go, your team’s defense breaks down and allows a three-point shot that puts the opponent ahead by one point. Your coach calls a time out. He is visibly distressed, throws down his clipboard and begins […]
By Barb Ward Emotional regulation is key to managing and combatting toxic positivity. Being self-aware regarding your emotions and being able to identify the emotions of others, enables you to navigate the intricacies of difficult situations in both your personal and professional relationships. As a quick recap, toxic positivity occurs when you begin to believe […]
By Barb Ward If you’re like me, it’s impossible to look at social media and not feel just a little in awe (and if I’m honest, a bit envious) of all the exciting vacations, family events, and fun gatherings people are sharing. Even though I am more of a home body, and I am happy […]
By Barb Ward Do you consider yourself a person who sees that glass as half full, or half empty? If you are the former, it probably annoys you when friends, family or colleagues often come in with a negative perspective on something you are trying to see in a positive light. And conversely, those with […]
By Barb Ward Globally, and undeniably, Covid-19 has changed our lives. It has changed the way we parent, the way we work, the way we live our lives, and the choices we make. It may have impacted our relationships with family, friends, and co-workers in different ways, but it has definitively and universally changed our […]
By Barb Ward Have you ever been in a conversation with someone when they asked you a question that stumped you? On one hand, the answer seems simple, but then on second thought, maybe that isn’t the answer you really “feel”. These questions cause you to pause, and really consider the answer before you speak. […]
By Mystie Johnson Foote, MD, MBA One of my favorite powerful questions evokes a pause to consider a new possibility. Whether it is asked of me or if I ask another, there is a magical moment of awareness that anything is possible. Powerful questions typically start with “what”, “how” or “if” and are open […]
By: Laurie Cure When you hear the word coaching, what comes to mind? The term coaching invokes different meanings for various individuals. For some, coaching is part of a disciplinary performance management process when employees and leaders are not effective in their roles. For others, it conjures an image of a sports coach or […]
By Mystie Foote, MD I remember being in my first administrative leadership role when I was introduced to coaching. Just a few days before this introduction, I had started as Chief Medical Officer at a large hospital. The introduction came through an invitation to participate in the first cohort of a physician leadership development program. […]
