In the early part of my career, I struck out more than once when it came to working for and being mentored by strong leaders. Instead, I seemed to gravitate toward highly successful business professionals who understood sales and results but lacked true leadership. They were not mentors. They may have trained their employees, but
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A few weeks ago, I was at an HR conference when a speaker said something that has become a bit of a broken record in my head: “The pace of change will never be as slow as it is today.” Wow. Let that sink in. Lately, I’ve found myself asking this question, “Am I just
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Let’s be honest, when an Electronic Health Record is down, or there is a major security breach, it’s not just an inconvenience; it’s a crisis. Surgeries are delayed, clinicians can’t access patient records, and teams need to be activated pronto. Not after a week of interviews, not tomorrow, right now. This is healthcare IT. And
Beyond Buzzwords, The Art & Uniqueness of Healthcare IT Recruiting Read More »
As part of our internal AI challenge, we asked the tool to review our outbound emails and meeting transcripts, compare them to our brand promise, and provide personalized coaching. Overall? I got strong alignment. But then came the growth edge. When it’s time to move a prospect or client to a decision, I could be
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In an industry where patient care and operational efficiency are paramount, healthcare IT has become essential. Yet in many organizations, especially smaller ones, it’s still perceived as a luxury; aspirational, expensive, and difficult to sustain, particularly during economic downturns. This outdated mindset creates a persistent identity crisis and daily uphill battles for CIOs, CMIOs, and
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In today’s healthcare landscape, change is constant, and for executives, that pace can be overwhelming. The pressure to adopt new technologies, navigate workforce shortages, and respond to tightening budgets has reached a tipping point. The reality is clear. Our industry is changing fast, and leadership is more stressful than ever before. The increasing complexity of
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Some may find the phrase “think outside the box” overused, but I disagree. It perfectly captures the idea of stepping beyond the boundaries we set for ourselves or those we feel others impose on us. Whether you embrace the phrase or not, the truth remains: we ALL have the ability to think beyond limits and
At Intellect Resources, we don’t just talk about fractional leadership—we live it every day. As the President and CEO of Intellect Resources, I’ve spent the last 30 years in the healthcare recruitment space, helping organizations nationwide navigate constant change and uncover the right talent to meet evolving needs. Through that work, I’ve seen firsthand how
In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, health systems face mounting financial pressures, leadership gaps, and the need for specialized expertise. Fractional leadership is emerging as a powerful solution, providing organizations with experienced executive leadership on a part-time or contractual basis. This approach enables healthcare systems to access top-tier talent without the long-term financial burden of
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God Only Knows by The Beach Boys is in my top 3 list of all-time favorite songs. I love everything about it. The harmonies. The lyrics. The sound. But it wasn’t until after lead singer Brian Wilson’s death that I learned something that gave it even deeper meaning: it was written as a love song