"Healthcare has a history of promoting employees because they excel in their clinical role. Yet when they move into a leadership role they often lack the training to make those around them better. Matt has the insight, creativity and tools to teach managers to become leaders who positively impact their organizations." Michael C. Patterson CEO with 30 years' experience with American Medical Int., Tenet, CHS, and not-for-profit "SHINE! offers a unique perspective on leadership dynamics that specifically outlines the tools and skill sets necessary to master leadership roles. From explaining the fundamentals of leadership to identifying and exploring the intimate details necessary for leadership growth and development, Matt has created a complete and comprehensive guide that is a must read for new and seasoned leaders who wish to be the best leaders they can be. In 30+ years of healthcare management, SHINE! is the best resource available for aspiring leaders to become great leaders no matter their area of expertise." Dr. Ronald J. Rejzer President of Physician Practices, Administrative Director of Hospitalist programs, and CMO for many prominent healthcare organizations "Over my career I've seen a major deficit in leadership training. Often the best clinical applicant is promoted and expected to become a leader on the job. Matt has developed a concise leadership system that provides MBA quality tools in a nutshell. I recommend the SHINE! Leadership Academy to any facility that is seeking a cost-effective approach to better leadership." Tom Thompson CFO for 25 years with HCA, Lifepoint, Epic, and other for-profi t hospitals "As a participant in the SHINE! Leadership Academy, I gained valuable insight into the complexities of healthcare leadership which immediately translated into more confidence and effectiveness from me and improved satisfaction from my employees." Jude Ziolkowski Doctor of Pharmacy, BCPS - Director of Pharmacy Services

Healthcare has a history of promoting employees because they excel in their clinical role. Yet when they move into a leadership role they often lack the training to make those around them better. Matt has the insight, creativity and tools to teach managers to become leaders who positively impact their organizations. Michael C. Patterson CEO with 30 years experience with American Medical Int., Tenet, CHS, and not-for-profit SHINE! offers a unique perspective on leadership dynamics that specifically outlines the tools and skill sets necessary to master leadership roles. From explaining the fundamentals of leadership to identifying and exploring the intimate details necessary for leadership growth and development, Matt has created a complete and comprehensive guide that is a must read for new and seasoned leaders who wish to be the best leaders they can be. In 30+ years of healthcare management, SHINE! is the best resource available for aspiring leaders to become great leaders no matter their area of expertise. Dr. Ronald J. Rejzer President of Physician Practices, Administrative Director of Hospitalist programs, and CMO for many prominent healthcare organizations Over my career Ive seen a major deficit in leadership training. Often the best clinical applicant is promoted and expected to become a leader on the job. Matt has developed a concise leadership system that provides MBA quality tools in a nutshell. I recommend the SHINE! Leadership Academy to any facility that is seeking a cost-effective approach to better leadership. Tom Thompson CFO for 25 years with HCA, Lifepoint, Epic, and other for-profi t hospitals As a participant in the SHINE! Leadership Academy, I gained valuable insight into the complexities of healthcare leadership which immediately translated into more confidence and effectiveness from me and improved satisfaction from my employees. Jude Ziolkowski Doctor of Pharmacy, BCPS Director of Pharmacy Services

Closings the Gap Between the Theory & Proctice of EI Leaders' Playbook reveals key secrets and provides specific coaching strategies for raising Emotional Intelligence (EI). These translate to realistic actions you can apply now to enhance your own performance and the performance of the people you lead.

This is the first practical guide for nurses on how to incorporate the knowledge, skills, and tools of Strength-Based Nursing Care (SBC) into everyday practice. The text, based on a model developed by the McGill University Nursing Program, signifies a paradigm shift from a deficit-based model to one that focuses on individual, family, and community strengths as a cornerstone of effective nursing care. The book develops the theoretical foundations underlying SBC, promotes the acquisition of fundamental skills needed for SBC practice, and offers specific strategies, techniques, and tools for identifying strengths and harnessing them to facilitate healing and health. The testimony of 46 nurses demonstrates how SBC can be effectively used in multiple settings across the lifespan.

Written to reflect the realities of todays business environment, Power Mentoring is a nuts-and-bolts guide for anyone who wants to create a connection with a protg or mentor, or to improve a current mentoring relationship. Filled with illustrative examples and candid insights from fifty of America'smost successful mentors and protgs, Power Mentoring unlocks the secrets of great mentoring relationships and shows how anyone (including those who are well established in their careers, or those who are just starting out) can become a successful mentor or protg. Based on compelling interviews from Ellen Ensher and Susan Murphys own research, this important resource explains what it takes to develop a power mentoring network consisting of a variety of mentors across a range of organizations and industries. The authors provide strategies for establishing suchpower mentoring relationships, outline the best practices, and offer insights from mentors and protgs in a variety of fields including technology, politics, and the media.

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