I hear it every day from the leaders in the not-for-profit hospice world: We’re losing ground. Caught between a rock – reduced federal dollars – and a hard place – the crushing proliferation of regulations – hospice leaders are adopting a bunker mentality, hunkering down to provide the basics to those in their care, while …
When hospice began, there was no competition between us because there was no money involved. But the last ten years has brought an explosion in hospice growth, and today many good hospices find themselves jostling for market share in an ever-more-crowded field. Beyond offering superb care, delivered consistently, and unfailingly going above and beyond what …
April is National Volunteer Month. Celebrating remarkable people who give of their time and talents in service to others. Please enjoy this beautiful story of “Leonard” written by a friend who volunteers at the Alive Hospice Inpatient facility in Nashville, TN. “Leonard” By Heidi O’Neil Alive Hospice Volunteer March 2016 Leonard is 98 His …
“Until one is committed there is hesitancy…the moment one definitely commits oneself, providence moves in. So, whatever you do, or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it.” Goethe The Watershed Group is celebrating 15 years in business! When I started TWG in 1999 I was not certain of …
Each day Hospice leaders look death in the face and adjust their organizations to meet the needs of patients, caregivers, staff, donors, volunteers, referral sources, local/state/federal government regulations and the communities they serve; and do it in the midst of revolutionary change. They must be fearless, they must be creative, they must be smart, they …
Do you work with a “team of experts”? Or do you work with “expert teams”? The job of a leader is to put together teams who believe in and live the organizations’ mission, who can influence and carry out change and accomplish established goals. All the while trusting one another, respecting one another, and even …
This time of year we are all focusing on new beginnings. Goals are set, resolutions made and thoughts of “this year I’m going to …” are heard around the land. Here is a thought, what if our goals went from how much weight we’ll lose or how much money we’ll make this year to how …
August 27, 1948 to February 4, 2012 “I think hospice is the greatest single honor that has ever occurred in my life. To have the opportunity to be a part of building something that makes such a difference to society. And I think what is really important is that hospice is a dream that’s come …
Socrates said “Know Thyself”. There is no one more important to get to know than you. Who are you, what roles do you play, what do you love, what makes you laugh what makes you cry? When was the last time you asked yourself those questions? In life we play many roles, some are chosen, …