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Your Circle

April 27, 2026 Mary Jo Goolsby

Each of us has a circle of concern and a circle of control, as Covey describes in “7 Habits of…

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Posted in: Excellence, Goals, Persistence, Productivity and Momentum

It’s the Legacy (Not the Trophy)

April 15, 2026 Mary Jo Goolsby

Are you interested in a particular recognition, award, etc.  Many want to achieve these tips of icebergs. Asked to further…

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Posted in: Excellence, Goals, Leadership, NP Outcomes, Persistence, Uncategorized

The 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

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

Prepare 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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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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The Excellence Formula: Persistence and Iterative Steps

February 25, 2026 Mary Jo Goolsby

Pursuit of excellence requires daily and consistent action, along with maintenance of the goal to strive to be better. You’ll…

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Posted in: Excellence, Persistence

How to Pursue Excellence

February 21, 2026 Mary Jo Goolsby

The pursuit of excellence starts with time and commitment for self-assessment. What blind spots or weaknesses to you have (we…

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Posted in: Excellence, Goals, Persistence

What is Excellence?

February 16, 2026 Mary Jo Goolsby

Institute for NP Excellence??  What is meant by “Excellence”? What does excellence mean to you? And how does excellence differ…

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Posted in: Excellence, Leadership

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