Posted by Sandy on January 31st, 2012 at 9:30 am
A message from Sandy. Life is full of uncertainty, disappointments, and moments of indecision. However, when times get dark and perhaps intimidating, if we keep hope alive—-we can achieve anything. There are countless stories of people overcoming what seemed to be impossible odds. This is because hope is more than an idle wanting and wishing [...]
Posted by Sandy on January 30th, 2012 at 9:30 am
A message from Sandy. It’s a fact of life–in order to succeed we need to know how to interact and communicate effectively with our team, boss, patients, and teammates. As we all know, sometimes finding the right words to express ourselves is difficult, and communications can come to a screeching halt. This can leave you feeling irritable, [...]
Posted by Sandy on January 26th, 2012 at 9:30 am
A message from Sandy. Managing your staff is one of the most important jobs of a leader, however, don’t overlook your other great challenge–managing yourself. It sounds simple, but you just may be the only thing holding you back from a big breakthrough. Unfortunately, there is no emergency line or 911 to call when dealing [...]
Posted by Sandy on January 25th, 2012 at 8:16 am
A message from Sandy. Building an inspiring work culture and investing in the health and development of the team is an additional priority for long-term business success. Positive emotions and related processes can lead to greater motivation, fulfillment with work, and the ability to cope with stress and uncertainty. Whether you are experiencing particularly rough [...]
Posted by Sandy on January 24th, 2012 at 1:22 pm
A message from Sandy. Micromanagement can be a concern for many team members, so consider this carefully. You may unknowingly be standing in a team members way by keeping tabs on every minuscule detail of their work. If this sounds like you—guess what? You are a micro-manager. The good news is——-there is hope for you [...]
Posted by Sandy on January 23rd, 2012 at 9:30 am
A message from Sandy. Life is full of transition and change. It is full of many moments where we learn about who we really are and what life really means. Much of the growth we experience usually occurs when we are able to overcome a challenge, move beyond our comfort zone, (hate that one!), and [...]
Posted by Sandy on January 20th, 2012 at 9:07 am
A message from Sandy. Many times we take things for granted. We tend to focus on what we lack and forget about all the things we have. Our lack of appreciation can come in many forms, we might wish we had more money, were in better physical shape, or were smarter. These areas where we [...]
Posted by Sandy on January 18th, 2012 at 9:30 am
A message from Sandy. Many people don’t realize it, but stress is a very natural and important part of life. We need stress, but not to much stress for to long (which turns to distress.) Stress helps keep us alert, motivates us to face challenges, and drives us to solve problems. These low levels of [...]
Posted by Sandy on January 17th, 2012 at 9:19 am
A message from Sandy. Are you wondering how to better manage yourself? ( I knew you were) Well here goes: You are responsible for everything that happens in your life. Learn to accept total responsibility for yourself. If you do not manage yourself, then you are letting others have control of your life. These self-management [...]
Posted by Sandy on January 16th, 2012 at 9:30 am
A message from Sandy. Self-management skills are those abilities that allow a person or team member to feel more productive when doing daily routine tasks, regardless of your work environment. Well-developed self-management skills will help you efficiently communicate with co-workers, patients, and family; help you make the right decisions, plan your working time, and keep [...]