Center for Numinous Studies, LLC
Jim Floyd, DHA, DMin, MS, MEd
Center for Numinous Studies, LLC
Jim Floyd, DHA, DMin, MS, MEd
Tired of reacting instead of leading? Contemplative leadership provides the tools to cultivate a more mindful and intentional approach. It’s a leadership style that emphasizes introspection, self-awareness, and ethical decision-making, fostering a more mindful and compassionate approach to navigating the complexities of organizational life. Contemplative leaders understand that leadership is not just about external action, […]
Today I participated in a training about developing organizational cultures that retained staff presented by a Ph.D. who remarked how the research presented came from the ‘business side of the house’ but also applied to healthcare organizations. Wait! What? Where is the disconnect? When are we finally going to understand that healthcare in ALL forms […]
The healthcare staffing crisis demands a shift in focus from recruitment to retention. High turnover rates create a costly cycle of hiring and training, disrupting patient care and straining resources. Instead of solely seeking new hires, healthcare organizations must prioritize retaining their existing workforce. Competitive compensation and benefits, flexible scheduling, and career development opportunities are […]
Healthcare institutions, on the front lines of saving lives, often stand woefully unprepared when disaster strikes. This isn’t due to a lack of past events serving as grim teachers. Hurricanes, pandemics, and natural disasters leave scars on healthcare systems, yet these lessons often fade with time. One reason lies in the siloed nature of healthcare. […]
Building community coherence is a pivotal strategy in enhancing emergency preparedness and resilience. At its core, community coherence refers to the strength of relationships, shared values, and collective understanding within a community, which, when cultivated, can significantly bolster a community’s ability to respond to and recover from emergencies. In times of crisis, a coherent community […]
In the realm of healthcare emergency preparedness, it’s not just about having the right medical supplies and protocols in place. While those are crucial, there’s another important aspect often overlooked – the psychosocial and mental health needs of individuals affected by emergencies. Let’s delve into the psychosocial and mental health view of preparedness and understand […]
