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One Way to Completely Meet Your Goals

Often, the momentum of a New Year fizzles
out amidst the busy first weeks of the year.  To keep that from happening,
I recently gave some thought to three questions with our team here at Drive.
(If you want to do the same with your team, the questions we used are at the
end of this email!)
 

Making Change Stick – Anchor those Changes in Place by Making it Sustainable

Now is the perfect time to check in on your progress for your 2019 goals and to review your data measures.  You’ll want to sit down with your task force to discuss progress made towards milestone goals and flag priority items for moving forward.  While not necessary every month, review your entire strategy to make sure you don’t need to make any major adjustments. 

What is Recruitment Really Costing You?

Chances are staffing shortages are impacting your organization.  If you’ve never had a chance to stop and calculate what these things are costing you, you might want to do that!  And something tells me you are going to be shocked when you add it up!  Just don’t fall out of your chair when you do. 

Happy New Year! Happy Data Tracking!

Happy New Year! And happy data tracking in 2019.  If you’re committed to making improvements then you must be committed to tracking your data.  Annual turnover. Early turnover. Engagement scores. Referrals.    Whatever metrics you choose be committed to following through and achieving those desired results.  I recommend tracking these all and making sure you’re learning from them.

Secrets To Welcoming Others To Your Table

The fondest memories can be made when we are in the fellowship of friends at the table.   When you invite others to a meal, something very special occurs.  If done properly, guests leave feeling satisfied and full on the inside and out.   Welcoming others in should be as effortless as breathing.  

Combating the Holiday Blues

A few months ago, I delivered a webinar called, “Create A Culture of Care By Building Relationships,” that was all about stretching yourselves as leaders by:

  • Building trust
  • Being vulnerable
  • Sharing stories
  • Listening more
  • Forming deeper connections with your team and finding their passion and purpose
  • And ensuring no one (residents or staff) ever feels invisible

As we draw nearer to the holidays,

An Attitude of Gratitude

Can you believe it, we’ve officially reached the holiday season!?! So what better time of year to share our appreciation and gratitude.  As a gift for being a loyal reader we want to share a little secret with you.

We’ve conducted focus groups with tens of thousands family,

6 Easy Steps to Creating and Sustaining Your Desired Culture

Here are 6 easy tips to creating and sustaining your desired culture.  The tips are easy, but the work is hard.  It requires dedication and commitment – from you and from your team.   As you’re planning for 2019 take a look at how you can shape the future of your organization.

Want to Attract More of the Right People in 2019?

Budget season is upon us and Drive too is planning for 2019 as we’re gearing up to launch a new and exciting program all about finding and keeping the right people.

Here is a sneak peek at some of what you can expect!  And the best part is,

If You Can’t Trust Your Team, Guess What, They Don’t Trust You Either!

Why Trust Matters

Trust is essential to organizational success.  Low levels of trust are related to high stress, reduced productivity, lowered creativity and difficulty in decision making.  Distrust reduces employee morale, increases absenteeism and turnover.  High levels of trust increase employee morale, reduce absenteeism, promote innovation and help in adjustment to change.

Hope in Action

Who would have known that on my very first day working as an oncology nurse, I would receive the best piece of career advice.  Like a permanent tattoo, this simple advice stayed in the front of my mind.  Serving as my compass, it guided me through my entire career.   It is what led me in helping my teams achieve their greatest potential. 

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