By Sharon Van Bramer from Bluestone Ayshuasca Ayahuasca came into my life 15 years ago and never left. Today I run a program, kicked off in 2017 offering week-long Ayahuasca retreats 10 months out of the year. Three years into the work, it became clear we were...
Have you read Adam Grant’s new book, Give and Take? If not, I highly recommend it. It is a thought provoking read full of great research and an opportunity for self-awareness. Even better, here is his TedTalk on the topic and a quick assessment to tell you if you are...
Ever wondered why there is such an emphasis on identifying and communicating an organization’s core values? As in, do they really matter? In my experience, core values tend to look nice on the walls and on marketing materials, but often fail to drive behavior or guide...
Earlier this month I wrote a blog highlighting a new leadership framework emerging out of the need to create organizations that are not only more successful and adaptable, but also more soulful. The first step most organizations and teams make along this path is to...
Ever since reading David Whyte’s book, “Crossing the Unknown Sea: Work as a Pilgrimage of Identity,” I’ve had this unshakable belief that organizations have the ability, and frankly the responsibility, to show up in this world not solely to maximize shareholder value,...
“We have made the workplace a frustrating and joyless place where people do what they’re told and have few ways to participate in decisions or fully use their talents.” – Dennis Bakke It’s a bold, but true statement. As Bryan Ungard from Decurion stated in a recent...
This month I’ve dedicated all my writing to content related to physician leaders and their importance in redesigning our healthcare systems. That being said, you are likely curious why I am writing about “ikigai” and how it relates to finding meaning at work. What is...
The healthcare industry is experiencing unprecedented change. We see movement toward at-risk payor reimbursements, redesigned care models, and an accelerating increase in technologies aimed at increasing patient engagement. However, one pattern that peaks my...
In the journey to transform our healthcare delivery systems, success hinges on physicians acting as champions of change within their own teams. Whether through formal or informal leadership roles, these clinicians are able to lead change, shift attitudes and...
Earlier this month, I touched on the importance of employee engagement and how it leads to meaningful organizational results. I’ve seen many organizations try to fake their way to creating meaningful engagement. Not due to mal-intent, but because leaders simply did...