The wonder of WHY and the future success of your organization
So why is why such a big deal? It starts with understanding the two extraordinary traits that differentiate human beings from all other living creatures on the planet — imagination and free will. We are unique in our capacity to conceive of things that do not exist in the natural world — and we are free to choose and do whatever we want with it.
Reimbursing end-of-life discussions helps the individual and the care system
As a result of the Affordable Care Act, a new rule has been in effect since January, allowing Medicare to reimburse physicians and other health care professionals, including nurse practitioners, for holding advance care planning discussions with patients.
Using humor to make a point or soothe a wound — In some cases, it’s better to have people laugh at you, instead of with you
Healing is a process and takes time. Letting a team know about whatever mishap has occurred is not the end of the world. A few chuckles can help everyone to move past a failure. Giving others
Erin Brockovich: ‘We the People’ still have the power
As president of Brockovich Research & Consulting, Erin Brockovich is one of the most requested speakers on the international lecture circuit. She also recently announced the formation of The Erin Brockovich Foundation, a nonprofit organization meant to educate and empower even more communities in their fight for one of the basic foundations of human survival: clean water.
Finding your entrepreneurial niche can take many paths
Born to a father from Hong Kong and mother from Taiwan, Susan Kwok Annoura moved from her birthplace of Silver Spring, Maryland, to the Houston suburb of Clear Lake when she was 2 years old. While attending Baylor University, she had the opportunity to study abroad in Fukuoka, Japan. In 1994, she married a Japanese keirin racer and moved to Fukuoka on a permanent basis, where she lived for 14 years.
A two-headed success — How Michael Stumpp creates a culture of safety at BASF
By modeling honest and authentic communication, Stumpp, president of BASF Group in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, creates an environment where his people feel safe to own up to their own errors. In this way, he elicits rich learning from all team members.
Spring into action: Be a resource to help your company grow
With spring just around the corner, it’s a good time to check in on the status of the goals you set for your company at the beginning of the year.
A pioneer — Unique Malachi House founded as a haven for indigent terminally ill
Receiving no government funding, Malachi House relies on contributions from individuals, foundations and corporations for donations of time and money. Thanks to many volunteers, union laborers and more than 100,000 donated service hours, Malachi House opened on Sept. 28, 1988.
Two years later, a $2 million capital campaign enabled the facility to increase capacity from 10 to 15 beds. The home also has a full-service kitchen, family dining room, living room, chapel and atrium.
Malachi House has served more than 2,000 residents, and their names are inscribed on a wall in the chapel. More than 500 volunteer hours are logged each month.
How RIDGID® stays relevant: Fred Pond adapts and adjusts Ridge Tool Co. to evolve with changing times
Here’s a look into a three-point strategy that drives the nearly 2,000 Ridge Tool employees around the world in assuring RIDGID® remains the industry leader in pipe-working tools.
Beyond the venture capital model: Job-creation volume, optimum location are the story of the future
Startups alone cannot create jobs at the rate we need. These ventures are the foundation on which with capital the future is built. Every successful company was once a startup, so they are critically important. However, they are typically not massive job creators right out of the gate.