The best boss…

The best boss…

By: Kriss Barlow, RN, MBA I have been actively reading about leadership and there is so much material. You’d think we’d all be awesome at the role but in reality, have you seen the statistics on how many people leave jobs because of the boss? I suspect we all have...

Physician Relations: Internal Support for External Focus

By: Kriss Barlow, RN, MBA “It’s the sales rep’s job to identify the decision-making process, know the players involved in it, know how to influence the decision process towards a decision and satisfy the needs of each of those involved.”...
One Wish…

One Wish…

By: Kriss Barlow, RN, MBA We were driving across Florida and having a conversation about one wish… you know the game, “If you were given one wish, what would you ask for?” It is fun to leave reality for a moment and consider a Genie who would grant that magic...
Doctor-Patient Relationships Rank at the Top

Doctor-Patient Relationships Rank at the Top

By: Kriss Barlow, RN, MBA I often search the web for interesting facts when I prepare talks or articles. When trolling, I found this survey conducted by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.  I think there are some really interesting...
Thanksgiving 2014

Thanksgiving 2014

By: Kriss Barlow, RN, MBA Thanksgiving is here. Its one day when work takes a back seat to personal traditions including family, food, and football. As Americans, we get a bit retrospective and humbled by all that is right about our country. Through many trials, our...
Physician Relations: What THEY Need to Do… and ME Too?

Physician Relations: What THEY Need to Do… and ME Too?

By: Kriss Barlow, RN, MBA “If you could wake up tomorrow having gained any one ability or quality, what would it be?” The Book of Questions, Gregory Stock, PhD. One of the things I love most about my job is the chance to work with so many excellent field staff and...