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Patient 2.0 Will See You Now, Doctor
You may have read a book a couple of years ago by Carey James Kriz called The Patient Will See You Now. The book explores the notion of how advances in science and new digital environments are redefining services towards a more personalized, and personally controlled health care system. Ultimately, he argues, it could save the health care system a …Continue Reading
Leadership & Trust
There are classic case studies of crises that are handled well, like the Tylenol poisoning crisis of 1982, and crises that were handled poorly like the Exxon Valdez oil spill of 1989. There are two pertinent quotations that exemplify leadership in crisis management: “In calm water every ship has a good captain” and “Trust is at the heart of leadership.” …Continue Reading
Where Do You Want To Be in the Next Five to Ten Years?
The best way to predict the future is to invent it. ─ Alan Kay There is another technique to help us make a better decision in developing and moving our career forward. You have two choices regarding your future: you can wait for it to happen, or you can invent it and then work to achieve it. In this …Continue Reading
Incorrect charges applied to firm’s Workers’ Compensation account: This can happen to you!
We often complain about decisions, but seldom put a voice to it largely due to the fact that they are uncertain as to how to prepare or represent themselves in the appeal. Employers are major stake holders in the workers’ compensation system so don’t be afraid to question when something does not look right. You may be right!
Goldberg Thompson Moves in with Cox & Palmer
Seven lawyers from Halifax law firm Goldberg Thompson today relocated to Cox & Palmer’s premises at Purdy’s Wharf in Halifax. The move follows a merger between the firms. “Although our location and name have changed, our commitment to our clients remains steadfast,” said Victor Goldberg, co-founder, Goldberg Thompson. “Cox & Palmer shares our high standards for client service and work …Continue Reading
Reflections from Your Best Career Experiences and Finding the Lessons Within
By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is the noblest; second by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. ─ Confucius The last four blogs looked at how Master Leaders are Master Decision Makers. We will now look at tips that can help you become a …Continue Reading
Junos With a Capital “B”
Yesterday, having experienced the Junos mostly as just another guy I decided I would find the back room — the one where some careers are made and others broken — the back room where I imagined everyone in pinstripe suits, smoking big cigars and swilling bourbon like it was, well, 1955. In pursuit of business with a capital “B” I …Continue Reading
Now That’s More Like It
They say that Mussolini made the trains run on time, and while I’m not sure the Juno organizers will appreciate the comparison, I have to say I appreciate what they’ve done to live music in St. John’s — for this weekend, anyway. In the normal course of events, opening bands rarely start playing till 11 — and I’ve waited till …Continue Reading
They Should Have Come For The Ruckus
The Juno Stage was unveiled at the Mile One Center today, and the theme of this year is Icebergs. The set is made out of canvas stretched over aluminum frames, and the patterns are projected — which means that these ‘bergs will be changing colors, displaying media, and all kinds of things. As far as themes go, Icebergs are safe …Continue Reading
None of that old time Rock and Roll
“Rock Night Blast Off” was the title of tonight’s little shindig at the Delta Ballroom, and while there was nary a space shuttle in sight, there was a good deal of rock and roll. On the bill were The Idlers, The Novaks, and Hey Rosetta! Official Observations for the evening: Telling people to dance rarely has the desired effect, but …Continue Reading