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A List of 10 Scary Things

April 23, 2026 Mary Jo Goolsby

Are you ready to do something that scares you today?  Pick from this list of 10: Compare your practice data…

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Posted in: Call to Action, Leadership, Persistence, Uncategorized

Do One Thing Every Day That Scares You

April 20, 2026 Mary Jo Goolsby

There are so many activities we dread.  Volunteering, raising our hand, trying something new.  These make us uneasy or downright…

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Posted in: Call to Action, Leadership, Persistence

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

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

Learn to 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

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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Posted in: Excellence, Leadership, Persistence

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