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October 11, 2021 By Sharon Weinstein

I’m speaking at the 2021 HBA Annual Conference #HBAAC21!

I’m excited to present Great Leaders are Great Negotiators at the 2021 Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) Annual Conference this November. #HBAAC21 promises to offer its attendees data-driven and empowering opportunities to:

  • Reimagine pathways to a more equitable and inclusive workplace
  • Build on expanded concepts of advocacy and allyship to engage in mutually beneficial relationships
  • Apply insights from promising and proven practices to champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) in their spheres of influence
  • Expand strategies that enhance one’s presence, visibility, and performance for advancement in an evolving workplace
  • Strengthen an invaluable network of advocates and accomplices

Join me and other inspiring industry leaders at #HBAAC21 for an interactive virtual experience. Be invigorated and inspired that, together, we can reimagine pathways to a more equitable and inclusive workplace. https://bit.ly/3yHHhOA

First of all, what business are we in? We are in the business of negotiation, which is nothing more than communication with different starting positions, a principle that remains the same.  We still must begin with the end in mind!  Our process may be different in a virtual world but we are still sharing/selling products, ideas, or ourselves.

That takes 3 steps; preparation, delivery, and education…

Preparation – mindset impacts how we present ourselves

Delivery – brings positive energy; if virtual –it is what you bring through the screen, not to the screen – consider standing up to channel your energy

Education – add stories to connect and generate emotion

Let the process and the conference begin! Bring it on…and keep your cool!

Filed Under: C-Suite, CEO, Consulting, Leadership, ManagingCrisis, Negotiating Tagged With: commitment, empower, goal-setting, Great negotiators, personal development, Public Speaker, self-development

September 19, 2021 By Sharon Weinstein

Let’s Celebrate Gratitude Day Together…

Oh, what a day – GRATITUDE DAY! Officially, it is September 22nd, but to express our gratitude for the business and healthcare communities that have given so much of themselves, Candace (Candy) Campbell, DNP, RN, CNL, CEP, FNAP and I want to express our gratitude with a FREE OFFERING. Join us at the Global Healthcare Leadership Summit at no charge for registration, but do it now. This offer expires on Gratitude Day, September 22nd at 11:59 pm. Let’s take leadership from the front line to the finish line!

In honor of GRATITUDE DAY, September 22nd, we are offering FREE registration for the Global Healthcare Leadership Summit (GHLS) from now through September 22nd!  Don’t worry if you cannot be present for all four days; digital downloads and the complete Summit Playbook, with free ebooks and other gifts from renowned speakers, are available for a nominal fee. But, you must register!

Our keynoters:
Dr. Scharmaine Lawson FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN
Dr. Melissa Burdi, DNP, RN
Hiyam Nadel MBA, CCG RN;
Daniel Pesut, PhD, RN, FAAN!

And fantastic panelists:
Barbara Dossey;
Deva-Marie Beck, PhD, RN;
Katie Boston- Leary, PhD, MBA, MHA, RN, NEA-BC, CCTP;
Thomas (Tom) Dahlborg;
Nancy Moureau;
Kelly Landsman;
Dr. Bonnie Clipper, DNP, MA, MBA, RN, CENP, FACHE; 
Bonnie Barnes, FAAN;
Joe Tye;
Teri Dreher RN BCPA iRNPA;
Kelly Willenberg;
Susan Acquisto;
Tjasa Zajc;
Ruth Amos, RN, JD;
Anna Dermenchyan;
Lorie Brown, RN, MN, JD

We are excited to have you join us!

To register – https://lnkd.in/dUdx7RrN

 

Filed Under: C-Suite, CEO, CFO, CIO, Coaching, Consulting, Success, Workplace Stress Tagged With: empower, goal-setting, Health, hospital, Leadership, Nursing, personal development, self-development, time management

June 20, 2021 By Sharon Weinstein

The Big Reset…who owns a great work environment?

It’s been more than a year since we pushed the reset button. During this time, many of my clients and colleagues began to be “home-based” members of a team.  Moms have been pushed to the limit with work, schooling, child-care, and stress. There was a time when it was taboo to talk about the stressors of work/life balance in the physical workplace. My clients report that now is the time when it is okay to make the personal professional. After all, how many times, when on a Zoom or Teams call, has a child entered your workspace (whether it is a real space, the kitchen island, or a bedroom)?

Some companies pushed reset by shuttering satellite offices, knowing full well that employees are perfectly capable of maintaining productivity in a home setting.

We have become much more flexible, and there are many facets to flexible:

  • Shifting work hours or job-sharing to accommodate school schedules and drop-offs plus the formidable child-care crisis that occurs between 3 and 5 pm
  • A shorter workweek which has been successful in Europe for many years
  • Support for those who work from home, including a budget for a desk, chair, or desktop monitor

Who owns a great work environment?  It is a shared responsibility that is owned by the employer and the employee. It’s time to push reset and acknowledge that shared responsibility. The employer can ask direct reports about their preferred styles of working and what support they may need. Continue to schedule remote or hybrid team meetings to enhance engagement. If onsite, maintain a safe setting and reread the three facts of flexibility!

The employee can maintain boundaries, advising kids and partners of dedicated work time, and may need privacy. Keep regular hours, whether remote or in-person.  Take the time to take care of yourself, allowing downtime, hydration, and small talk to support your own physical, emotional and social needs.

It’s been more than a year, and we are ready to return to the workplace or to maintain a more flexible workspace no matter where that may be. The Big Reset is here…and we all own the responsibility for making that work environment a great one! Are you ready to push reset? 

 

 

Filed Under: C-Suite, CEO, Coaching, Consulting, Culture, Health & Wellness, ManagingCrisis, Parenting, Take a Break, Talent Management, Work-Life Balance, Workplace Stress Tagged With: balance, empower, Encouragement, long hours, SharonMWeinstein, SMWGroup, time management

April 24, 2021 By Sharon Weinstein

Survive and Thrive

As an advocate of work/life balance for nearly 20 years, necessitated by working 100 hours weekly, 3 countries per week, with no life of my own, I believe in sharing the merits of life in #balance. I believe that our biggest goal for 2021 and beyond is to #Survive and #Thrive! How about you? 

In a time when our work and home lives have intertwined like never before, do we really ever turn off our devices? Do we set boundaries, or do we let the world of connectivity overwhelm us? If you are open to setting boundaries, I suggest the following:

  • Presenteeism – You know that there are those who take up space, but who are not present in the moment. When you are working from home, be present. When you are homeschooling your kids, be present. When you are on those continuous-feed Zoom calls, be present. Work hard when you are working, and relax when it is high time for social and family encounters.
  • Prioritization – Everything does not have a “now” deadline. Separate your must-do list from your to-do list and share the accomplishment of crossing off what has been done and look forward to more must-do’s tomorrow
  • Self-care – We all have responsibilities, some more than others. We are all on the same journey, but perhaps in different boats or cars. Schedule time for yourself (in your calendar) and take that time to rest, relax, reset your battery, and be good to yourself.

If you are employed, be grateful, but take time for yourself. If you are freelancing, job hunting, working from home, self-employed, or finding yourself, take the time for balance.  Your greatest task for the remainder of 2021 is to Survive and Thrive. Answer this question, “Do you work to live, or live to work?” What’s your story?

 

Artwork credit: Bhavya Poonie/Mashable India

Filed Under: CEO, CFO, CIO, Coaching, Coronavirus, Environment, Health & Wellness, ManagingCrisis, Strength, Stressbuster, Success, Survive and Thrive, Wellness, Work-Life Balance, Workplace Stress Tagged With: balance, commitment, goal-setting, SMWGroup, Stress, Wellness

January 30, 2021 By Sharon Weinstein

How to Host a Virtual Book Launch Party…vision to reality

Are You Ready to Reinvent Yourself? A Post-Pandemic Approach to Work/Life Balance was a vision on December 15th, 2020 that became a reality on January 28th, 2021!  I had the content (in my head), the mindset, and the goal to complete the process and to make it shine!  While my Launch Party would have been live, with cocktails, snacks, a book signing, and so much more, I needed to push my own “reset” and “repurpose” my ideas into something virtual.

My first stop was Google, where I reviewed ideas, past experiences, and failures. My second stop was YouTube, where I perused party ideas, virtual offerings, games, and so much more!  My third stop was my own designer, computer, home office, and my talented family members; together, we created something incredibly special that far exceeded expectations.

Step One: Create branded graphics 

For this step, I went to Kimb Williams, an extraordinary graphic designer who “reads” me. She created the front and back cover, promo materials for the book launch and party, banners for Facebook, and everything imaginable. I said balloons, and she delivered customized balloons!  I said virtual background depicting a party, and she went to work creating templates that far exceeded my expectations!  I created an invitational video, multiple social media posts, direct messaging, and email blasts.

Step Two: Pick a date/time

Chances are that you’ve already scheduled your launch; the party date is next. Make it a date/time of the week that works across timezones. Make it something that would be before dinner Pacific Time, and after an early dinner Eastern Time. With no carpool runs and other errands, everyone is fairly certain to be at home!  I scheduled the party on Zoom and started promoting the event 10-12 days prior to the event. I asked those interested to respond, “I’m in” via text, messaging, or email. I also added a response button to each of my websites.

Step Three: Plan the schedule 

I considered multiple ideas and settled on these key components to a successful launch party:

  1. Consider pre-planted questions about your inspiration, your why your intended outcomes (I did not need them because I had the right mix of people at the party and they asked without prompting).
  2. Prepare a story that will capture your audience’s attention and make them feel included; frame it well (This was easy for me; at another time in my life, I worked 100 hours per week/3 countries per week, and I found balance. I also used my nursing platform to reinvent myself multiple times in multiple states and roles).
  3. Use visuals (I decided on a brief PowerPoint presentation with a built-in game
  4. Ask someone to co-host or share the screen to keep things rolling smoothly, and to allow yourself to relax (I asked a family member to co-host; she also recreated the game on her own PC, added the names, branding, confetti, and applause while entertaining everyone)
  5. Be sure to include “How to Order” in your slide deck and offer an explanation of both ordering and reviewing processes
  6. Rehearse prior to the event with your tech team (family member or friend) to ensure that everything works well

Step Four: Invite your guests 

I invited a broad group of potential guests, some of whom were unable to attend. I also opened it via social media to those with an interest, asking them to reach out to me. I created and used lots of hashtags to spur interest and curiosity.  Trust me, the right people were in the right seats (in their own homes) at the right time). Everyone who responded favorably received a pdf copy of the book.

Step Four: Start and end strong

The internet connection was strong (a pre-requisite), the background was amazing (thanks to Kimb), and the Zoom room looked full with nearly everyone visible. Following my lead with a glass of sparkling white grape juice, the tone was set for reflection, reinvention, and fun!  I extended warm welcomes and intros and then we shared the presentation. I had pre-selected a few segments to read aloud, and because we were virtual, I opted to add a few words to a slide and to share using that tool. The content included a favorite quote, a reason for Trusting the Process (Part 8), the intro to my story of Reinventing Yourself the Kellogg Way, and more.  We then played Spinthewheel, identified an Amazon Giftcard Winner, and everyone was given a chance to add to the conversation. Through open networking, and my ability to draw each individual into the conversation, the party was a huge success.

Step Five: Celebrate success 

I followed up immediately after the event with a personalized email message and an updated copy of the book. I recorded a thank-you video that was shared with each attendee. The video and the success story was posted on multiple social media outlets; since then, I’ve received great interest in the book, in my other releases, and in my work. Take advantage of my lessons learned; adapt what works for you to create your own Virtual Book Launch Party, and have fun!

Filed Under: Advisory, C-Suite, Celebrations, CEO, Coaching, Consulting, GPS, How to Host, Meeting Planners, Public speaking, Publishing, Stressbuster, Success, Virtual Book Launch Party, Work-Life Balance, Writing for publication Tagged With: balance, Book launch, enrich, goal-setting, personal development, SharonMWeinstein, SMWGroup, Stress, Virtual

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