Meditations
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Dreaming of Riverside
Everybody dreams. 90+% forget them.* Not me. Last night another variation on an old dream. In this version, I am President & CEO of Riverside and OhioHealth once again (left in 1995!) In the dream, I am 82, my current… Continue reading
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Made to Belong
“We are made to belong.”- David Whyte Whyte’s quote (above) stars in the movie plot of our lives. Scene: California’s Warner Avenue Public School. Time: Recess. Autumn, 1954 “Wanna go out and play?” I asked my 6th grade friend Steve… Continue reading
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Has Been or Never Was?
Whether old or young, make sure you some day you can say you were a great has-been not a lousy never-was. Continue reading
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Can Compassion Survive?
The last best hope for humanity as we know it is to redefine human relevance in a robot age. Now! Continue reading
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One Word Caregivers Can Never Use
When I took over Baptist Hospital in 1998 it was a patient facing organizational death. We replaced panic with peak performance and turned huge losses into a gain and saved the “patient’s” life. Failure became new life under a new… Continue reading
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Dr. “Nick” Baird – RMH Alum Extraordinaire
All caregivers serve others. Some even serve millions. One example is Dr. Nick Baird. Continue reading
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The Ripple Effect of Caring Acts
Always remember that more persons care about your welfare than you could imagine; then, when someone you know has a rough patch, reach out and show you care! Continue reading
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First Day-Last Day: More Caregivers in Alumni Hit Parade
I remember the loving presence of each today. Continue reading
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First Day-Last Day: More From Alumni Hit Parade
Memory sees so many as they looked back then at Toledo Riverside, Riverside Methodist, and Nashville Baptist Hospital. But I remember the loving presence of each today. That remains the same! Continue reading
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I’m So Glad We Had That Time Together
After the wounded are healed, the ill vomit, the mom delivers, someone has to clean up, ensure the electricity works and staff cared for. Thank you caregivers for SHOWING UP. I’m so glad we had that time together. Continue reading
Journal of Sacred Work 