May 28, 2018: What do you think about this statement, “You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you”? How does being interested in other people support Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s mission, “HMSL is the premier hospital in the Fort Bend Community that … [Read more...]

May 14, 2018 Choosing to see things from another’s perspective is a gift we give each other daily.  When we learn to talk in terms of what the other person wants, we harness the ability to collaborate and see things from the other person’s perspective as well as our own.  This opens up the possibility for better solutions and increased collaboration. This week, practice … [Read more...]

May 7, 2018:  What effect does honest and sincere appreciation have on another person?  Have you ever stopped to consider the impact appreciation, praise and understanding can have on a person’s physical, psychological, emotional and financial well-being?  Charles Schwab once said, “The greatest way to develop the best in a person is by sincere appreciation and encouragement.  … [Read more...]

April 30, 2018  I love the statement, “If you want to gather honey, don’t kick over the bee hive.”  Sometimes in our dealings with others, we kick over the bee hive and stir up quite a storm.  What would happen if we chose to appreciate, praise and understand others instead of criticizing, condemning or complaining?  I think there would be a lot more honey in the world instead … [Read more...]

April 16, 2018 – Over the past 13 weeks we have explored the Forces of Magnetism and their impact on our organization.  The fourteenth and final Force speaks to professional development.  Professional development is part of orientation, in-service education, continuing education, formal education, and career development.  Personal and professional growth is valued at Houston … [Read more...]