As you probably already know, I am an inveterate learner, especially when it comes to psychology, self-awareness, and ways to improve our lives. We are now one month into the new year and I would like to present some of the things I have learned this month. As always, I hope this can be a two-way street: please share what you are learning along the journey called “life”. 1. Best Psychological Concept Learned: “Radical Acceptance” an important concept to make life better. …
After a 20 year hiatus, I am delighted to announce the return of Michigan Leaders Connect Read. To began 2022 I have selected two books: Chief Joy Officer by Richard Sheridan Let Them Lead by John U. Bacon In 2002, Kathy Macdonald, Rich Sheridan, and I first conceived of and produced the first Michigan Leaders Connect Read program. Good to Great by Jim Collins was our first book. Now, I am delighted to bring the program back, this time featuring two …
Recently at a virtual Leaders Connect event Dr. Robert McCurdy, Dr. Matthew Ajluni, and PA Suzy Francoeur presented on the Omicron crisis. They emphasized the problems facing healthcare now and in the future. They outlined multiple ways in which the virus has overwhelmed the health-care system. Today we will present their points of view. Following the summary of the current situation, you will find the participants’ suggestions supporting health-care workers during the current situation. You can view the Leader’s Connect …
For the past several years I have encouraged my students, coaching clients, and members of the Leaders Connect community to set three goals for the new year: one for health; one for personal relationships; and one for work. I, myself, have been using this format since 1968. To help with this activity, I have created a Goal Grid. In addition to the specific goals, it asks you to specify for each goal: What is the specific goal? By when will …
With uncertainty about the Covid pandemic growing, on Friday, January 7, from 8 to 9 AM, I will host a Zoom conversation with three healthcare professionals from the St. Joe system who will provide an update about the situation. Doctors Rob McCurdy and Matthew Ajulini, and PA Suzy Francoeur, who are practitioners of emergency medicine, have been on the front lines of treating people who have been affected by the Covid virus. Register for the event here. As we enter …
