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Dread of Condemnation

April 13, 2026 Mary Jo Goolsby

“As much as we thirst for approval we dread condemnation”  Hans Selye, founder of stress theory You have an improvement…

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Posted in: Excellence, Leadership, Persistence

Make Reflection a Habit

April 9, 2026 Mary Jo Goolsby

•What did you most enjoy? (And hope to continue doing in future?) •What did you least enjoy (or disliked)? (What…

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Posted in: Goals, Leadership, Persistence

Just Start Here

April 6, 2026 Mary Jo Goolsby

Photo source Pexels, Ann H. This is where you are, wherever you are.  That is the only starting point for…

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Posted in: Goals, Leadership, Persistence

Seek Opportunities

April 2, 2026 Mary Jo Goolsby

How often do you purposefully seek new opportunities for growth?  If the answer is “never” or “rarely”, start looking for…

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Posted in: Goals, mentorship, Persistence

Network with Purpose

March 25, 2026 Mary Jo Goolsby

What comes to mind when you think of “networking”?  What can it do for you?  Short answer: A LOT! What…

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Posted in: Leadership, mentorship, Networking

Start Writing!

March 23, 2026 Mary Jo Goolsby

I am excited to have posted 14 monographs designed to help you gain comfort and skills to write for publication. …

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Posted in: Presentation, Professional Writing, Thought Leadership

Are You Flying Too Low?

March 20, 2026 Mary Jo Goolsby

I own and regularly read several books by Seth Godin. I find reminders, wisdom and inspiration in each of his…

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Posted in: Excellence, Leadership, Productivity and Momentum

Preparing the Next Generation

March 17, 2026 Mary Jo Goolsby

As described in an earlier blog (What Is Excellence), clinicians such as NPs and others are typically prepared at “entry…

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Posted in: Call to Action, Excellence, Leadership, NP Outcomes

Swim with Current or Stand Like Rock?

March 12, 2026 Mary Jo Goolsby

“In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock” Thomas Jefferson Source: Pexels,…

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Posted in: Excellence, Leadership, Persistence

Standing Like a Rock

March 9, 2026 Mary Jo Goolsby

10 years or so ago, I set my computer news to pull anything with “nurse practitioner” in the content.  Generally…

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Posted in: Excellence, Leadership

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