Our Patriots (Veterans) Deserve Better: 3 Bold Reasons Why $15 Billion Won’t Fix the Veterans Affairs (VA) and 5 Essential Fixes Including Insurance Subvention the VA Needs Now
How many more times will the VA request additional funds without addressing the root issues? The urgency of the VA’s financial crisis should concern us all and spur us to action. Executive Summary The VA requests $15 billion, but this is only a temporary fix for systemic mismanagement and inefficiency. This article supports former VA […]
5 Proven Coaching Strategies for Health and Human Services Leaders to Achieve Organizational Success
Takeaways Introduction Achieving success in the dynamic field of healthcare leadership demands more than just administrative or clinical practice knowledge. It necessitates a strategic leadership approach that transcends conventional management approaches. Here’s where executive coaching comes into its own. This article will define coaching at the executive level, examine its advantages for health and human […]
DEVELOP THESE 5 COMPETENCIES FOR SENIOR HEALTH LEADERSHIP SUCCESS: TRANSFORM YOUR JOURNEY WITH THE STRATEGIC HEALTH LEADERSHIP (SHELDR) FRAMEWORK
BLIP-ZIP Summary Health and human services sector leaders often need help developing the Strategic Health Leadership (SHELDR) competencies, which are essential for success. These competencies include Strategic Thinking, Communication and influence, Collaboration and teamwork, Decision-Making and Risk Management, Resilience and adaptability, and Leadership with Purpose and Integrity. To succeed, leaders must master these competencies, embrace […]
Exploring the Significance of the Red Jaguar EV and Overcoming Bias and Illusions in Health Settings: 6 Ways to Improve Your Leadership Skills
The Mind Is Like A Magnet – Your Illusions and Bias as Work Imagine you are thinking about buying a car. Your brain ignores the hordes of varying models you pass. Then, you decide to purchase a Red Jaguar EV. Your brain adjusts, and suddenly, you start seeing Red Jaguar EVs everywhere. Research shows there […]
8 Gutwrenching Questions Every Strategic Health Leaders Must Answer to Catapult Upward As A Coach
Blip-Zip Takeaways on Coaching and Being a Coach Introduction to Coaching For Transformational Effect It’s a BLIP-ZIP world out there, changing faster than you can think. Today, the health system faces unprecedented drivers disrupting organizations—recovery from COVID (still?), new threats of COVID variants (maybe, maybe not), quantum leap digitization of health services (you bet!), […]
Embrace Futuring: Unleash Innovation Through Strategic Foresight With 7 Must Do, Can’t Fail Steps to Be a GROUND 0 Champion in Health Futuring
“You cannot create the future using the old strategy tools … The big challenge in creating the future is not predicting the future; instead, the goal is to try to imagine a future that is plausible, that you can create.” ~Charles Handy Blip-Zip Summary and Takeaways Health futuring empowers healthcare organizations to navigate the […]
Unlock Hidden Potential With 4 Approaches: Empower Your Healthcare Team with the Blip-Zip SHELDR Skill and Will Matrix
Executive Summary Tired of underperforming teams? The Blip-Zip SHELDR matrix unlocks powerful potential. This framework assesses SKILL and WILL in six leadership dimensions, revealing blind spots and igniting targeted development. Empower your healthcare team to rise above, conquer challenges, and deliver exceptional care. (Power words: potential, leadership, development, empower, healthcare) Blip-Zip Takeaways Introduction to the […]
Unleash Health Future Thinking Skills To Counter The Tectonic Shifts With These 16 Easy To Apply “Pair-A-Dime” Health Futures Thinking Tools
Blip-Zip Executive Summary and Takeaways Healthcare faces tectonic shifts, dubbed “Pair-A-Dime,” demanding a paradigm change. This article explores these shifts, from personalization to sustainability, and offers tools like scenario planning and backcasting to navigate them. It is a follow-up post to a previous article: Embrace the Future of Health: Unleash Innovation Through Strategic Foresight With […]
5 AI-Related Gut-Wrenching Questions to Ignite West Virginia’s Health Future and Lead the AI Revolution
Blip-Zip Executive Summary and Takeaways Advocating for a balanced approach, West Virginia’s healthcare needs a united voice to navigate the complexities of AI integration. Drawing from history, notably the Oppenheimer movie, AI’s transformative potential in healthcare is underscored. With cautious optimism, stakeholders must prioritize ethical deployment, regulation, and societal considerations to harness AI’s power responsibly. […]
From Blah to Bam! Active Listening and 9 Words to Ignite Your Healthcare Team’s Performance
Introduction to Active Listening Justin Wright’s image on What Leaders Say To Build Strong Teams, shows powerful phrases that can help develop effective health sector teams. The image lists nine affirming comments leaders may use to build team confidence, trust, and engagement. These statements span from trusting team members to asking about their health and […]
YOUR GUIDE TO FINDING A MENTOR AND THRIVING WITH A MENTOR: 15 WAYS TO ATTRACT TRUST, SUPPORT, AND CAREER GROWTH
BLIP-ZIP STRATEGIC HEALTH LEADER (SHELDR) ADVICE Introduction I stumbled into most of the mentorship relationships throughout my career. I did my best to build a reputation of integrity, proactiveness, aspirational thinking, and a can-do (did do) spirit. Ideas are only valuable if you follow through. I also figured out LOYALTY to the mission, patient, and […]
Shatter Your Blind Leadership Glass Ceiling: 6 Dynamite Tools to Blast Through Blind Spots and Unleash Growth
Introduction – No Leader is Perfect! “What’s my blind spot, Doc?” asked a healthcare titan as we sat down years ago. As a strategic health leadership veteran, I was amused and surprised. Leaders are expected to appear competent while hiding their inevitable flaws. However, this legend was actively seeking to expose his weaknesses. That humility […]
3 AI Adoption Strategies: Revolutionizing Medical Education for Future-Ready Doctors
Blip-Zip Executive Summary and Takeaways The transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in medicine is undeniable. The University of Maryland School of Medicine advocates for integrating AI into medical education, emphasizing probabilistic thinking, critical evaluation, and practice-based learning. Strategic health leaders play a pivotal role in fostering an AI-friendly environment to prepare doctors for data-driven […]
SHELDR-AI: Medical Robotics and AI Revolutionize Healthcare
Key Takeaways: Introduction: New healthcare innovations are coming from medical robotics and AI. Advanced technologies are transforming medical operations, from complex surgeries to rehabilitation, offering better patient results and more complete treatment. Discussion: AI-powered medical robots will revolutionize medicine. Diagnostic imaging can improve as autonomous robots perform complex procedures with unmatched precision. Imagine remote surgeries […]
3 Future-Focused AI Imperatives to Navigating the AI Surge: The Enlightened Strategic Health Leaders’ Guide to Transforming Healthcare
Blip-Zip Executive Summary and Takeaways Embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare management is vital for optimizing patient care, operational efficiencies, and healthcare experiences. AI’s transformative impact includes improving clinical insights, optimizing care delivery, and addressing legal and ethical considerations. Strategic health leaders play a pivotal role in navigating AI’s integration, fostering seamless ecosystems, and driving […]
AI: The Disease Detective – Three Imperatives On How To Uncover Hidden Threats Using AI
Blip-Zip Executive Summary and Takeaways Strategic Health Leadership’s (SHELDR) reluctance to embrace AI-driven disease prediction is alarming. AI’s capability to identify outbreak sites neglected by official agencies has been proven, yet the adoption rate remains low. This article highlights the critical importance of integrating AI into disease control tactics and urges strategic health leaders to […]
Elevate Your Leadership Journey With These Time-Proven Leadership Development Methods For Aspiring Strategic Health Leaders
Key Takeaways Introduction To Proven Leadership Methods In a dynamic healthcare environment, leadership goes beyond titles. No matter your position—manager, specialist, or mid-career professional—you can lead and make a difference. Be a remarkable leader by adopting strategic techniques that empower you and resonate with your coworkers and superiors. This article will help you establish a […]
I Have a Question. Do You Want to Unlock Your Strategic Leadership Potential? Then, Master the Art of Asking the Right Questions (ATRQ), Now!
Introduction – May I ask you a Question? To date, books on Asking the Right Question or Questions (ATRQ) in the context of health, social services, and healthcare do not exist or minimal attention is given in the context and process of communicating, listening, or deciding. However, successful health leadership is about more than knowing […]
Build Trust to Unlock High-Performance Teamwork– 3 Ways to Infuse Unbreakable Trust in Your Healthcare Team (Now!) Before It’s Too Late
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Revv’d Up ReAnnouncement! FIX the “FRACTURED” US Health System by Unleashing the SUPERHEROES of Strategic Health Leadership
Many argue HEALTH, not healthcare is a national strategic imperative. They’re right! Advancing an understanding of strategic health leadership in the context of today’s challenges will result in better-prepared leaders. Transferable insights for all healthcare sectors will be derived: strategic-minded leader development, selection of future leaders, and leader education.
Urgent, Don’t Let AI Hijack You! 3 Takeaways to Build a Workforce Skilled in AI
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