Teams are a necessary part of any organization, but there also needs to exist a common set of team targets for each group to strive for at whole-organization level to ensure that everyone on the team participates using whatever means are needed to ensure a win for everyone, regardless if that is their strength or not.

While the healthcare industry certainly has its issues and challenges each day, ultimately the spirit of the season resides within each of its members as they go about their daily work in caring for others. To that end, Clint extends his well wishes and daily renewal encouragement as healthcare professionals continue to make a real difference in the lives of others.

If one thing is certain, healthcare in 2009 will be charting some new directions. Today, Clint shares his thoughts on some of this potential change, but more importantly, discusses the role of the healthcare industry itself in implementing these new opportunities.

Today's episode discusses one of Clint's foundation principles - the people policy of P=S - if you have a problem, bring up a solution.

Does your organization have a "Ham Sandwich" that is preventing it from running it more efficiently and resolving issues at proper levels ? Today Clint relates how a simple sandwich had a profound impact on an organization.

Clint discusses how many of the daily problems in healthcare are "flushed up" the chain of command, rather than dealt with at an appropriate level.

There is a distinct difference between leadership and management and Clint will help you understand their two.

Today, Clint discusses how having great takeoffs is often more important than your landings.

Clint relates helpful pointers on having a productive working partnership with your supervisor.

In this initial episode of Clintcast, Clint shares insights on staying motivated in the stressful healthcare industry.