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Monthly Archives: May 2009
Getting Everything Done by Guest Author Natalie Gahrmann
I have been studying the work of David Allen. Many successful entrepreneurs, executives, and employees at every level of the organization have successfully implemented his processes for improving productivity. However, the key to effectively implementing his processes and methodology is … Continue reading
Posted in Business skills, Priorities
Tagged balancing act, distractions, personal effectiveness, Priorities, Productivity
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The Trials and Tribulations of Exhibiting: Teddy’s Brief Life
I decided to try exhibiting at an attorney’s conference when Med League was 6 years old (in 1995). The first opportunity was an American Justice Association (then ATLA) conference called Weekend with the Stars held at the Waldorf Astoria in … Continue reading
Negotiate to Win Using Risk Reversal Strategies by Greg Williams
by Guest Author Greg Williams, the Master Negotiator, and Pat Iyer When you negotiate, do you consider the value that ‘risk reversal’ strategies have on the outcome of the negotiation? Risk reversal is a strategy that allows you to take … Continue reading
Posted in Communication skills, Negotiation skills
Tagged Negotiation skills, risk taking, taking risks
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All I learned about human nature I learned from the backyard bird feeders by Pat Iyer
My husband and I put up 2 bird feeders last year that are designed like apples- a wire cage surrounds a center core that contains the seed. Although the title is facetious, you can see behavior in the backyard that mimics … Continue reading
Posted in Business skills, Humor, Personal observations
Tagged aggressive behavior, bird feeders, human nature
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Air embolism: the silent killer by Pat Iyer
Our prodgram on air embolism revealed some frightening facts. As little as one ounce of air can enter the blood vessel in a second and result in death. Sue Masoorli RN, a skilled IV therapy educator, author, and expert, explained … Continue reading
Posted in Medical malpractice, Nursing malpractice, Patient safety
Tagged air bubble in IV, air embolism, sudden death
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Big brother is in the ceiling by Pat Iyer
Remember 1984 by George Orwell? This book was so realistic to me that I dreaded the approach of 1984. Orwell had a vision of the government spying on people through cameras that were located in their homes. Information was reported … Continue reading
Posted in Medical records, Patient safety
Tagged 1984, Big Brother, George Orwell, intensivist, Telemedicine, virtual ICU
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On making mistakes by Pat Iyer
I recently heard these two sentences: From mistakes comes experience. From experience comes wisdom. Burt Durbin This is a startling concept for perfectionists. We spend much of our life trying to avoid making mistakes. This is a startling concept for those … Continue reading
Posted in Business skills, Communication skills
Tagged Burt Durbin, making mistakes, perfectionism
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