Entries by Laura Prisc

Leading When You Have No Official Authority with Brent Jackson, MD, VP & CMO Mercy General Hospital (Dignity Health)

One of the greatest ways to build your influence and leadership abilities is to lead when you have no official authority. We most often encounter this situation when working with volunteers. Host, Laura Prisc, wasn’t expecting to discover this framework within a hospital, however, that’s exactly what she uncovered when she engaged in a meaningful […]

Resenting Those Who Choose NOT to Play the Game

Recently, I was facilitating a workshop for some middle managers in a health facility when something I suspected was reinforced in a powerful way… In fact, as I reflect on the conversation as it unfolded, there was definitely an undertone of anger and hostility. They are operating within a paradigm that dictates a certain approach […]