By: Allison McCarthy, MBA | amccarthy@barlowmccarthy.com My client had served as a Senior Director of Ambulatory Operations for a large health system. Sitting squarely in the middle of leadership, this leader was responsible for bridging strategy from the top,...
By: Allison McCarthy, MBA | amccarthy@barlowmccarthy.com Mid level leaders are in a unique position. You sit close enough to the front lines to see real challenges unfold, but you’re also connected upward enough to understand what leaders expect. This vantage point...
By: Allison McCarthy, MBA | amccarthy@barlowmccarthy.com The Devil Wears Prada (2006) is a perfect example of emotional intelligence (EI) in action. Andrea Sachs (Anne Hathaway) interviews for an assistant position with Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), the powerhouse...
By: Allison McCarthy, MBA | amccarthy@barlowmccarthy.com Some of you are facing an unexpected layoff. Others may feel stuck in a role that no longer fits. Or you have fully released your children into adulthood and now have the financial freedom to explore what’s...
By: Allison McCarthy, MBA | amccarthy@barlowmccarthy.com As program leaders, you are the bridge between senior leadership and the team, tasked with implementing strategies, driving performance and managing the day-to-day work. This time-intensive obligation can trap...