Why Change is Hard

Why Change is Hard

By: Allison McCarthy, MBA | amccarthy@barlowmccarthy.com I remember the moment it kicked in. Post graduate school, my first position provided me with a strong mentor and protective boss. Even when I stretched away from her, other senior leaders helped to shore me up....
Impulsive vs. Thoughtful Change

Impulsive vs. Thoughtful Change

By: Kriss Barlow, RN, MBA | kbarlow@barlowmccarthy.com We hear a lot about resistance to change. But, is part of the resistance the way we throw-down the idea for an immediate change, sometimes without a real plan? While most have a plan in mind, sometimes explaining...
Physician Relations: Upping Our Game with Questions

Physician Relations: Upping Our Game with Questions

By: Kriss Barlow, RN, MBA | kbarlow@barlowmccarthy.com Leading sales training is near and dear to my heart. Seasoned professionals typically pick up one or two ideas to try while new team members generally leave with a better sense of process and technique that helps...
It’s All About Relationships

It’s All About Relationships

By: Allison McCarthy, MBA | amccarthy@barlowmccarthy.com My holiday letter started with “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times…”. It seemed the perfect way to describe the year. But as a few of my colleagues recommended in recent blogs, I...
Physician Relations: A Gift To Yourself in 2023

Physician Relations: A Gift To Yourself in 2023

By: Susan Boydell | sboydell@barlowmccarthy.com “The greatest gift that you can give yourself is a little bit of your own attention.” – Anthony J. D’Angelo It’s that gift-giving time of the year! It’s our way of saying thank you and showing our...
A Big Finish Assumes We’re Strong on Each Step

A Big Finish Assumes We’re Strong on Each Step

By: Kriss Barlow, RN, MBA | kbarlow@barlowmccarthy.com ‘Tis the season… This is usually a good time to consider whether plans were completed, goals were met and if rewards for our work are in the offing. In our space, getting to big goals means we’ve been committed to...