Accountability key to survival from error
In leadership, accountability can't be delegated, says Commander Scott D Waddle, USN Ret—and sometimes that means acknowledging a tragic mistake. CDR Scott D. Waddle, USN (Ret) "The measure of a true leader is someone who can be accountable for the actions of a team," Waddle says. Waddle will present a…
Resonant leaders' focus on strength, help foster hope and compassion
There is a difference between management and leadership, and the difference can be profound in team-based areas like OR suites, says Annie McKee. "People often have more opportunities to lead one another than we think they do. "If we build a team with resonant leadership, it's going to be more…
Keynote: Great leaders keep great staff
What helps more than anything else to attract and keep a good staff? Make sure you have great team leaders and managers. And be sure they know managing people is a primary part of the job. Nothing is more important in helping to achieve the department's objectives than an engaged…
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