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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

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

December 17, 2020 By Sharon Weinstein

It’s your CHOICE…postponed or canceled

Henry Miller tells us that, “Life, as it is called, is for most of us one long postponement.” The pandemic shifted many of our lives, postponing, and sometimes canceling booked events, meetings, conferences, and family gatherings.  It’s one thing to postpone a meeting or event; it is another thing to put our dreams on hold. What gets in the way of our dreams, and causes us to hold off? How about time, money, family responsibilities, work priorities (if you are still employed), health challenges, fear of change, and uncertainty?

What’s holding you back and keeping you from getting better? Jim Rohn tells us, “Things don’t get better by chance; they get better by change.” I prefer, “Things don’t get better by chance; they get better by CHOICE.”  So, what choice will you make as we approach a New Year and a chance to reset our respective buttons?

Refine your “Brand.” Personal branding is a brand called you; it conveys your work, your style, and your purpose. Make a CHOICE to commit to your brand in 2021 and beyond. Make a CHOICE to avoid postponements and cancellations, and advance to become the best version of yourself. Make a CHOICE to not allow people, places, and things to interfere with your dreams! Let’s make 2021 the year to overcome disruption, enhance well-being, and enjoy life!

Filed Under: C-Suite, Celebrations, CEO, Coaching, Consulting, Coronavirus, Dreams, Intention, Leadership, ManagingCrisis, Public speaking, Resilience, Strength, Success, Work-Life Balance, Workplace Stress Tagged With: balance, Choice, commitment, Encouragement, enrich, goal-setting, resolutions, self-development, SharonMWeinstein

November 24, 2020 By Sharon Weinstein

Take a Break…you deserve it!

We want to do the best job possible. We want to perform at the highest level. We want to succeed. Sometimes the environment itself impairs our ability to do so. When I worked in Eastern Europe, my nurse colleagues did not have healthy work environments. At the time, they worked without electricity, without an emergency generator, without adequate food for patients and staff, and in less-than-desirable conditions. I still recall seeing a full-term infant pass away because it wasn’t possible to control the baby’s body temperature in a nursery that was as cold inside as it was outside. But the nurses, with conviction, did what needed to be done; they performed at their best.

Providing a Wellness Environment

There is no doubt that a healthy, healing work environment is conducive to staff satisfaction, optimum performance, and good results. By embracing a workplace of wellness replete with circles of wellness in which staff may relax, rejuvenate, and rejoice, we take the first step toward total wellness. Staff feels appreciated, valued, and recognized in a meaningful way.

Performance levels drop as work periods become longer and sleep loss increases. Staying awake for 17 hours has the same effect on performance as having a blood alcohol content of 0.05%. The most common effects associated with fatigue are:

  • Sleepiness
  • Lack of concentration
  • Impaired recall
  • Irritability
  • Poor judgment
  • Reduced ability to communicate with others
  • Reduced fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
  • Reduced visual perception
  • Slower response times

What can you do, here and now, to enhance your performance and be a better version of yourself? It’s simple… take a break!  Ongoing breaks are critical to our performance and to our health. Where can you start? Start Maintain a personal and professional environment that sustains, rather than drains, you, by following these tips:

  1. Intentionally build breaks into your day; schedule them on your calendar or in your diary
  2. Start the day, your calls, and your meetings with mindfulness
  3. Keep those appointments with yourself

I was inspired by my nurse colleagues in Eastern Europe. They performed at their best, and so can you. That said, you must take a break! Remember, in the words of Mohandas K. Gandhi, “There is more to life than increasing its speed.”

 

Filed Under: Coaching, Consulting, Coronavirus, Environment, Health & Wellness, Intention, Strength, Success, Sustains, Take a Break Tagged With: balance, BisforBalance, break, empower, Fatigue, long hours, Mindfulness, performance, Relaxation, Stress

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