The BELIEVE Sign Is Not a Strategy
Last week’s article ended on Ted Lasso’s BELIEVE sign. This week we look at what actually makes people…
If Ted Lasso Ran Your Hospital
What could a fictional soccer coach teach an experienced hospital executive? More than you might expect. Ted Lasso,…
Have You Outgrown Your Organization?
You probably remember exactly why you took the job that started your career. Saying why you are still…
The reference you already know will be bad
In our last article, we looked at backdoor references, the calls a hiring executive makes to people you…
How Good Are Your References?
Most executives brief their references carefully, and the person deciding on their candidacy can still call someone they…
If You Cannot Measure the Work, You Measure Attendance
Healthcare measures almost everything with real discipline. Then it evaluates a leader by whether their car is in…
The Counteroffer Solves Their Problem, Not Yours
Most advice about counteroffers is a warning. This is not that. It is a question worth settling before…
You Flattened the Organization. Now What?
Flattening a health system is a defensible business decision. Removing the jobs where future regional CEOs learned to…
The Leadership Team You Inherit Is Part of the Offer
Executives evaluate an opportunity by studying the things that appear in writing. The factors that actually determine whether…