By: Mitzi Kent, RN, BSN | mkent@barlowmccarthy.com Have you ever listened to the person in line in front of you order their drink at Starbucks? Each order has a little extra this or a double shot of that. And, the barista then customizes the drink. What if we paused...
By: Mitzi Kent, RN, BSN | mkent@barlowmccarthy.com Like many of you, I was glued to my TV watching the US women’s gymnastics team compete on the largest stage in sports. I was amazed with their strength, resilience, and dedication to the sport. With every decision,...
By: Mitzi Kent, RN, BSN | mkent@barlowmccarthy.com In physician recruiting, there’s really no such thing as downtime. As the seasons change, so do hiring needs, and just coming out of a pandemic, more than ever, we need to stay focused. For many organizations, summer...
By: Mitzi Kent, RN, BSN | mkent@barlowmccarthy.com I have always been a big believer in the power of first impressions. Within a matter of minutes, someone can form an entire opinion about you and your organization. If you believe in this too, consider how this...
Mitzi Kent, RN, BSN | mkent@barlowmccarthy.com Physicians work hard to develop an in-depth and intimate knowledge of their chosen fields of practice. They are trained specialists and, those of us in the administrative ranks naturally assume they want to stay that way....
By: Mitzi Kent, RN, BSN | mkent@barlowmccarthy.com A new year means a fresh start. But familiar problems can give way to old habits for many well-intentioned leaders. Ongoing pandemic challenges, virtual workplaces, productivity traps – all of these can distract...
