Change is scary, but growth requires change. Because of this leadership reality, there is no dearth of advice on leading change. One of the more novel ideas comes from organizational theorist Karl Weick. In a 1984 article, Weick laid out a method, the small wins strategy, for approaching large scale … [Read more...] about Small Wins for Big Results
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Mountain Valley Regional Rehabilitation Hospital Recognized Among Top 10% in Nation for 9th Year
Thousands of former patients and their family members in Northern Arizona will not be surprised to hear that once again MVRRH has been named among the Top 10 percent in the nation for the care they provide to patients with strokes, brain injuries, orthopedic injuries and more. This is the ninth … [Read more...] about Mountain Valley Regional Rehabilitation Hospital Recognized Among Top 10% in Nation for 9th Year
The Indomitable MRI: Achieving New Levels of Detail
As radiologists, we use many types (modalities) of imaging technology to learn more about how the human body is working without having to resort to surgery. These include: X-rays, computed tomography (CT) scans, and positron emission tomography (PET) scans as well as ultrasound and magnetic … [Read more...] about The Indomitable MRI: Achieving New Levels of Detail
Lessons Learned from the State Legislature
This is the second part of my story about trying to make legislative changes to state law. Last month, I wrote about the issue of a small business renting some retail or office space. If that business wants to build any interior walls, an architect must draw up the plans. Why? State law. This is … [Read more...] about Lessons Learned from the State Legislature
“Ask the CEO” Should the Founders be Fired?
The majority of my CEO positions involved being brought on board to help the founders once they had accepted venture capital funding. It was commonly referred to as Adult Supervision. Once, while being interviewed by a founder for the CEO role, I was asked, “Do you not like founders?” He asked … [Read more...] about “Ask the CEO” Should the Founders be Fired?
Exploring Extended Wear Hearing Aids
Have you seen the ads about the extended wear hearing aids? One of my patients asked me to discuss them in my next month’s column, so here we go! The name of the extended wear hearing aid is Lyric3. The company that initially invented the product was recently purchased by the company Phonak. Now, … [Read more...] about Exploring Extended Wear Hearing Aids
If You Like Hugging Trees, You Might Want to Hug a Visitor
Did you know that Flagstaff welcomes nearly five million visitors annually? And, those five million visitors have an economic impact of nearly $600,000,000 on our local economy. Every time you and your family play in a city park, walk past a colorful mural in downtown or enjoy a new local … [Read more...] about If You Like Hugging Trees, You Might Want to Hug a Visitor
Tips for Stress Awareness Month
April is Stress Awareness Month. Everyone experiences stress from time to time and it can come from work, family, relationships and many other sources. If stress isn’t handled correctly, it can be a real burden on everyday life. If not careful, stress can build up to the point of causing fatigue, … [Read more...] about Tips for Stress Awareness Month
Garden Your Way to a Healthy Heart and Strong Body
The warmer-than-normal winter and spring weather is beckoning us outdoors. April means gardening season is just around the corner. The spring bulbs have made their way through the winter leaves and traces of snow. The vegetable gardens are begging to be tilled and raked and planted. Avid and casual … [Read more...] about Garden Your Way to a Healthy Heart and Strong Body
Goodwill’s Business Services Division – Making Workplace Connections
As part of its mission to “Put People to Work,” Goodwill Industries of Northern Arizona cultivates partnerships with employers throughout our region. Our goal is not only to help job seekers find employment, but to assist local businesses and organizations by providing them with customized talent … [Read more...] about Goodwill’s Business Services Division – Making Workplace Connections