Where Is the Hidden Potential?

Where Is the Hidden Potential?

By: Allison McCarthy, MBA | amccarthy@barlowmccarthy.com I love books – especially those that provide illuminating nuggets. “Hidden Potential” by Adam Grant offers many enlightening ideas on maximizing one’s capabilities. It is now one of my favorite...
Is Your Recruitment Team at Championship Level?

Is Your Recruitment Team at Championship Level?

By: Mitzi Kent, RN, BSN | mkent@barlowmccarthy.com Like many of you, I was glued to my TV watching the Super Bowl teams compete for the ultimate Vince Lombardi trophy. I was amazed with both teams – their determination, resilience and dedication to the sport was...
Making the Boss Look Good

Making the Boss Look Good

By: Kriss Barlow, RN, MBA | kbarlow@barlowmccarthy.com Are you a team player? I bet we all answer an emphatic “Yes!” when asked that question.  But, does the answer change when we expand “team” to include the broader organization and more senior leaders? Lifting up...
Everyday Grace in the Field Staff Role

Everyday Grace in the Field Staff Role

By: Kriss Barlow, RN, MBA | kbarlow@barlowmccarthy.com On occasion, we all have one of “those” days where it seems that people just feel compelled to push our buttons. Admittedly, some of us might have more ‘pushable’ buttons than others! Our roles have high...
Do You Have an Internal Positioning Strategy?

Do You Have an Internal Positioning Strategy?

By: Susan Boydell | sboydell@barlowmccarthy.com Are you positioned for success with your internal stakeholders? You might ask, “How would I know?” Let’s start with a definition of “positioning.” I found one from Harvard Business School that nicely defines what it is...
The Right Metrics for Sharing Your Recruitment Team Story

The Right Metrics for Sharing Your Recruitment Team Story

By: Mitzi Kent, RN, BSN | mkent@barlowmccarthy.com Leadership’s understanding of how your team works to fill your organization’s needs is vital to showing the value of your in-house provider recruitment program. With internal buy-in and support, your...