Who Will Take Up the Baton?
In preparing to hit the road this April for the 2017 ChangingAging Tour, my eye increasingly falls on that next generation to take up the purpose of Changing Aging.
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“Expect the Best!”
One of my favorite principles of “enlightened leadership” is called “Expect the Best” — a principle that is ignored with alarming regularity in long-term care, on both the provider and the regulator sides.
Continue ReadingPresident Obama, Survivors of Sandy and Making a Fresh Start
President Obama, in his acceptance speech, talked about building bridges to tackle our nation’s problems. The survivors of Superstorm Sandy also face complicated challenges as they begin to rebuild their communities. When life is difficult and it’s hard to cope, we have to dig deep to find personal strength: It takes time to revitalize. Solitude itself provides a chance to rejuvenate emotionally. In the few free moments you do have, find what feels relaxing and brings you pleasure – listen to music that stirs your soul or curl up with … Continue reading →
Continue ReadingSunrise’s Commitment to Transparency
Transparency and accountability are hot buzzwords in today’s media. In general, transparency refers to “something that is easily seen by all.” From an operational perspective, this is a very high bar. For Sunrise, the principles of transparency are what lie at the core of our mission and allow us to best serve the people and families entrusted in our care. Six years ago, Sunrise made a pro-active decision to establish a Compliance Program and in doing so, we became one of the first organizations in the field of developmental disabilities to formally instate an integrity program.
Continue ReadingSunrise Promotes Corporate Compliance & Ethics Week!!!
Corporate Compliance & Ethics Week is the first full week in May. Sunrise urges all staff members to commemorate and engage in Corporate Compliance & Ethics Week. At Sunrise, we remain committed to creating a work environment that promotes and encourages every employee to practice good work ethics, to adhere to all regulatory requirements and maintain our highest standards of excellence. “Do The Right Thing!”
Continue ReadingPEAK Leadership Summit Will Converge Strategic Innovators
Wise Leadership is the Lifeblood of any Organization To make real change in an organization, leaders must cast the vision for change and inspire others to join them on the journey. A culture change journey is one without a destination, and often … Continue reading →
Continue ReadingAsk Dr. Bill: Flattened Hierarchy in Green House Homes
Flat is Good Flat tires are bad. Flat cakes are bad. Flat organizations, can be, good. So, what makes an organization “flat?” All human organizations have leaders and followers. One thing that defines a free society is that people … Continue reading →
Continue ReadingVideo Resources Available for “Meeting the Leadership Challenge in Long-Term Care”
With funding from Picker Institute, the team that produced the best-selling “Meeting the Leadership Challenge in Long-Term Care: What you do matters” has developed a series of multimedia resources that build on the book’s content. Click here to visit the … Continue reading →
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