Carlina Scalf

Barry shares his esophageal cancer story and talks tips for building healthy eating habits after esophagectomy.

Bill and Marilyn McKnight sit at the counter in their new Serenity Drive home, cutting fresh flowers for a gathering they are hosting. Tomorrow, their friends are stopping by to help them celebrate their new home. “We’ve been a part of this dinner…

One of my favorite quotes about writing is from Dorothy Parker: “I hate writing, but I love having written.” While Dorothy was probably saying this tongue-in-cheek, her words ring true for anyone who has pursued a long-term project.

Nez Living is a sophisticated and sustainable stationary brand. They asked me to write three research-backed eBooks to support their marketing strategy. This is one of the three, on intentional productivity.

Nez Living is a sophisticated and sustainable stationary brand. They asked me to write three research-backed eBooks to support their marketing strategy. This is one of the three, on intentional journaling practices.

Nez Living is a sophisticated and sustainable stationary brand. They asked me to write three research-backed eBooks to support their marketing strategy. This is one of the three, on intentional handwriting practices.

It’s no secret: healthcare workers are in need of mental health support. In 2022, the U.S. Surgeon General released an advisory on healthcare worker burnout, recognizing the unique mental health challenges doctors, nurses and practitioners…

Gen-Z has officially arrived. Including individuals born between 1996 and 2010, Gen-Z has been steadily entering the workforce for several years now. By 2030, they are projected to make up about 30% of the workforce in the United States, as reported…

Healthcare Leaders & Quiet Quitting We’ve all heard the term quiet quitting, but we may not be thinking about how it shows up among healthcare leaders. The truth is, quiet quitting does not discriminate by career level. Leaders in middle or senior…

Do you ever feel like you’re “falling behind?” In the modern era, it’s nearly impossible to avoid comparing ourselves to others. Just when we feel good about an accomplishment we’ve made at work, at school, or in our personal lives, we can open...

Talking About Health Equity During the Hiring Process As Becker’s Hospital Review recently pointed out, “health equity” is one of those buzzwords that is going from “an idea” to “a tangible change” in the industry. Healthcare leaders around the…

Have you expressed enthusiasm lately? I mean genuine, fast-talking, breathless enthusiasm — the kind of excitement where you’re so eager to share your thoughts and experiences, you can barely get the words out! Expressing enthusiasm comes easily when

Leading Multiple Generations in Healthcare The generational make-up of healthcare is changing. Every day, Gen-Z graduates enter the field and Baby Boomer leaders decide to retire. Members of Gen-X move into central leadership positions while…

Remote & Hybrid Work in Healthcare Leadership When people think of industries that lend themselves to virtual and hybrid work, “healthcare” is usually not at the top of the list. The acute, hands-on nature of healthcare work requires many employees —…

Transparent Hiring in Healthcare Traditional advice leads many employers and candidates to play their cards close to the vest during the hiring process. Each party fears giving too much away, whether it’s around salary, benefits, job requirements, or…

Hiring for Agility in the Healthcare C-Suite There’s no doubt about it: when it comes to healthcare hiring, structure is important. A clear list of qualifications allows you to narrow down to candidates who have the experience, training, and…

Recently, I’ve been singing more. To be clear, I am not a good singer. In middle school, I didn’t even make the cut for the school choir! I only sing in the car, the shower, and around my apartment, and never within earshot of other people. Singing..

It’s been another year of change in the healthcare industry. As hospitals continued to navigate economic fluctuations, worker shortages, and the post-effects of the pandemic, there were many new trends and practices to keep up with. We hope that this…

December is already upon us. Many leaders use this time of year to organize, reflect, and strategize about the coming year. One area many HR leaders will likely be thinking about is hiring. With everything going on in healthcare, it will be…

Anxiety, burnout, and mental health have been buzzwords in the healthcare space for a long time. Now, the CDC has released new research that backs up those buzzwords with real numbers about the mental health challenges facing today’s healthcare…