Need vs. Want What do you need? What do you want? What do you have that you can share or give away to help others? Spring is coming. Use it as a time to clean out your closets, attics and garages. Get your family involved – have a yard sale or donate to your favorite
GMDM-Guilford Medical Dental Managers Luncheon Keynote Stepping Stones to Success, February, 2013 Participants learned: 3 secrets of successful teams How to communicate from your client’s perspective Ways to increase your team’s awareness in their role in the customer experience Merikay, your presentation at GMDM was tops! You really engage an audience and the information was
Last week I attended an employee service award banquet at High Point Regional Health System. As I greeted people entering the High Point Country Club by saying, “Hello! Welcome!
In support of my friend Brigitte Gann who was diagnosed three years ago with ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease I offered to present programs on Communications and Presentations. Here are a few nuggets: Communication: Be passionate about your cause, know your purpose and use your strengths to drive results, use the power of communication to
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Our emergency department kicked off a new arrival process a few months ago and there are some things that need to improve. When we only focus on what is not working well, then we may create negativity among the group and lack of participation and engagement. I sent this outline to our CNO to consider
When my mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, I had to make some changes – I had to do it now, and not wait! Here’s to helping you prioritize, execute and create the life you need NOW!
COACH MKay’s Professional Development Series 6 Week Program Key Areas: Goal Setting, People Skills, Communication Styles, Dealing with Change & Stress, Leadership & Team Dynamics “Thanks Merikay. I feel empowered by what I learned and now am trying to practice. If one lasting thing came from it for me is to stop...think about the other
This past Sunday, Susan Norman Vickers – our Youth Pastor announced to the congregation she was diagnosed with stage four cancer. WOW! Her breast cancer had returned….and as we listened to her story and how she negotiated with her doctor for at least 6 ½ more years so she could see her only son graduate
Last Sunday the Spark Band at our 11:15am service at Christ United Methodist Church belted out six tunes that were amazing! Here is a snapshot of one of my favorites and the members are: Julie Gravely (lead vocals), Luc Gravely (electric guitar) Matt Gravely (guitar, vocals), Kenny Peterson (drums), Tom Gresalfi (bass).