Al Power and Emi Kyota have organized The One Thousand Cranes Project (one thousand cranes are the symbol of peace in Japan). Elders from St. John’s Home in Rochester, NY made one-thousand origami cranes–over one month, and sent them to the elders who are living in the Tsumani affected area of Japan.
Continue ReadingSt. Martin’s in the Pines is featured as an exemplary employer in a series of case studies by PHI. In this series that that highlights “quality care through quality jobs,” St. Martin’s tells their story of culture change, and the impact on their community: Through its journey toward this new vision, St. Martin’s has succeeded in enhancing […]
Continue ReadingThis May, The Green House Project was named by Long-Term Living magazine as one of its “top 10 innovations in Long Term Care.” In fact, it took the #1 spot. Richard L. Peck, contributing editor to the publication (and formerly its editor-in-chief) described the initiative as “Dr. William Thomas’ second act.” In what might be described as a case of function […]
Continue ReadingThis series of calls/webinars will highlight the major goals of our second Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant, through a dialogue about major initiatives and how you can be involved We are looking forward to the stimulating discussions, questions, stories and successful practices that will emerge from these conversations. Your feedback is welcomed, appreciated and necessary […]
Continue ReadingThe Green House Annual Meeting (September 7-9 in Birmingham, Alabama) is an opportune time for adopters to share wisdom, successful practices and stories that occur in your homes around the country. As shahbaz, Sarah Hoffman, expressed, “I am so inspired when other colleagues share their, ‘a-ha!’ moments with me, and I hope I can do the same in return.”
Continue ReadingThe Green House model is built on the coaching style of leadership. Listening is the most fundamental communication skill in coaching, but doing it well is very difficult. Listening fully and actively takes an enormous amount of energy and effort, which we do not often have. Because we know it is important for communication and […]
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