Category Archives: Director’s Pointers

You may be asking yourself what does gratitude have to do with leadership? All good leaders lead and lead well by setting a good example. The truism of “actions speak louder than words” is true for everyone and good leaders … Continue reading →

There is a distinction many physicians see in their health care organizations between clinical and administrative issues. More often than not, many physicians feel that they should worry about the clinical side while administrators worry about administration issues. This perspective … Continue reading →

This past summer, my son did an externship in neurosurgery at a world famous medical institution. He was not very forthcoming on all his experiences while completing his externship. In fact, I heard very little.  But one day, after he … Continue reading →

Physicians, in whatever practice or administrative capacity, will need to hire office staff and other medical professionals at some time or another. Hiring is one of the most important and crucial business tasks to be undertaken. In every case, your … Continue reading →

All of us at some time or another will negotiate. Knowing when to negotiate and when to settle can be difficult decisions to make when a conflict arises. Deciding may require complex evaluations of competing interests and uncertain predictions about … Continue reading →