By: Allison McCarthy, MBA | amccarthy@barlowmccarthy.com Picture this: you walk into a meeting where a major decision is on the table. The stakes are high, the room is tense, and every word you say will shape how others perceive you. In these moments, mid-level...
By: Allison McCarthy, MBA | amccarthy@barlowmccarthy.com One of the most common frustrations mid-level leaders share with me is this: “I know what needs to be done, but I can’t get leadership to take it seriously.” It is tempting to believe that once you have a bigger...
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: Mitzi Kent, RN, BSN | mkent@barlowmccarthy.com In the fast-paced world we live in, investing in yourself is more important than ever. Whether it’s through coaching, professional development, or continuous learning, taking the time and effort to improve...
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...
