Coach's Corner

In healthcare and pharmacy leadership, few challenges feel more constant than competing priorities. Speed. Accuracy. Patient experience. Compliance. Throughput. Documentation. Customer service. Every one of them matters. Every one of them feels urgent. And too often, leaders assume their teams know which one comes first. They don’t. In high-stakes clinical environments, unclear priorities don’t just create stress — they create risk. The Hidden Tension Inside Clinical and Phar

In leadership, “busy” often feels like a badge of honor. The calendar’s full, the inbox is overflowing, and the to-do list never ends. You’re doing everything — except the things that matter most. Busyness looks like productivity on the surface. But beneath it, it quietly drains focus, energy, and purpose. When leaders equate motion with progress, they risk missing what their teams truly need: clarity, connection, and direction. Let’s unpack the hidden cost of busy leadership

In healthcare, time is tight and stakes are high. It’s tempting to move fast, make decisions, and keep things running. But when leaders rely only on giving answers, teams stop thinking—they start following. Asking better questions does three crucial things in healthcare environments: Strengthens communication  – Questions open space for input, feedback, and shared understanding. Improves problem-solving  – The right question reveals what data and dashboards can’t. Builds enga

Great leaders know that feedback isn’t just a task—it’s a cornerstone of growth. But in the fast-moving world of healthcare, even the most committed leaders can feel drained by constant coaching, correcting, and performance conversations. Feedback is meant to build people up, yet without boundaries or structure, it can easily drain your time, energy, and motivation. Giving feedback without burnout isn’t about doing more —it’s about doing it better. What Does “Feedback Without

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