Cathy Barr Senior Vice President, HealthEast Care System President, Bethesda Hospital

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1 Cathy Barr Senior Vice President, HealthEast Care System President, Bethesda Hospital

2 Brief Overview of Our Time Together Background and career path Insights and learnings from the journey The critical elements: Your voice and your values Purpose and Passion Presence Value of Mentors / Coaches Networking and Community Involvement Answer questions Contact Information Cathy Barr cbarr@healtheast.org

3 We All Start Somewhere Personal background Jersey Girl - born and raised! Nurse by Background Bachelor of Science Nursing Niagara University Niagara Falls, New York Values Family based Parents were both entrepreneurs Father owned custom printing and binding business Mother owned retail antique business 3

4 Just Getting Started Chester Crozer Medical Center in Philadelphia area Staff nurse - neurology step down unit Community Health Nursing Coatesville VNA - Coatesville, PA - steel town Louisville VNA - Louisville, KY - home of projects and track homes Learnings/Inspirations Diversity of patients and their families medical and social situations and the challenges in their every day lives 4

5 Moving to Minnesota Common Health Clinic - a community clinic in Stillwater, MN Held 3 different jobs in 5 years First people management position Learnings/Inspiration Surround yourself with good people Team is important 5

6 The First Chapter of Leadership Regions Hospital / Health Partners 2 positions in 5 years Director Clinical Services Executive Director Home Care Mentor encouraged me to do a project to broaden experience and give visibility Project Leader Oncology Center of Excellence MBA - St Thomas University Friendship is important. Relationships are crucial. The relationships built on trust and integrity will outlive our professional careers. Robyn Hastings- Senior Manager Geriatrics- HealthPartners 6

7 Job Changes and Transitions Focus on the whys Different company, larger span of control, FTEs new opportunities, culture, mission Transition Plan Organized to support people, organization and self Will the organization try and retain YOU? Consider your approach? Recommendations Be Clear with your organization about your career goals or desire for skill building Reach out to a mentor or coach for advice Let them know if the clock is ticking.. 7

8 HealthEast Care System Senior Director of Home Care Project : Clinical Needs of the Aging - fostered new learnings and skills as well as visibility in the system for a new comer Leverage project work to establish community relationships Vice President Community Based Services Home Care, Transportation, Community Services CEO Bethesda Hospital- 112 bed LTACH Vice President HealthEast Care System Senior Vice President, Community Services and President of Bethesda Hospital 8

9 So What s Next? Input from a career coach Stuck and could not develop a clear view of what s next Internal and external coaching Move from why not to how to Look for ways to step up and step into a role or new work How you show up is important - presence, action and contribution Ask internally what you need to do to get to the next level. (Know, understand, implement, check back in) 9

10 Purpose and passion Finding your voice (and others) Presence Providing Value to Your Organization 10

11 Purpose and Your Internal Compass Figure out your purpose What drives and motivates you Purpose Use your strengths in work related activities that you enjoy Drive for a deeper level of career satisfaction and personal commitment Make a Difference Inspiration Drive Are you maximizing your job today? If not, what can you do about this? You can draw the best of almost any job if it uses your strengths, engages you fully and inspires to a higher purpose. 11

12 Finding Voice for Yourself and Others Finding your own voice as a leader Speak up and know that you believe in your viewpoint Recognize your value is in the unique perspective that you bring Trust your own judgment Make recommendations and decisions Remember influence is a key element of leadership You can not be afraid to be who you are! Live your values. Live your Life. 12

13 Your Presence Speak up, influence the discussion and learn to lead It is not just about your voice it is about how you fill the room, how you gain confidence and commitment from those around you.so that you can lead. And it is not all about you. Encourage others to find. their voice (mentor and coach) Develop a plan for internal and external visibility It s a balance 13

14 How to Add Value in Your Organization Be authentic in conversations and take on tough issues Learn new skills - step up and do what the organization needs System-level projects - increase knowledge, skills and visibility Try and make others successful in their journey. Find out what they are working on and can you help? Say thank you and recognize peoples contribution s Thank you notes Managing others up 14

15 Don t ever underestimate the breadth of your connections, the value of their wisdom and counsel, and their willingness to help in your career journey. -Marcia Ballinger 20 Minute Networking Meeting 15

16 Networking- Driving for Today and Getting to Tomorrow Why Network? Grow and expand your knowledge and skills Being internally focused is limiting Expand your connections, knowledge, and influence in your community Networking is the key to the hidden job market How? Make the contact Use introductions when you can Conduct the meeting State purpose of meeting Summary of skills Follow-up 16

17 One Example Project Make a list of key contacts in local and national environment Call/ /contact through others Purpose of meeting What are they doing in this area You will share key learnings Follow-up as appropriate 17

18 Community Involvement and Mentoring and Coaching Continually seek and learn about the broader community, things are connected identification of the connections and opportunities to cross pollinate lead to innovation, better policies, and increased civic capacity and engagement. Diana Vance-Bryan, Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer Catholic Charities- MN 18

19 Mentoring and Coaching The Importance of Mentors and Coaches Mentors provide advice, support and feedback to mentees Sponsors advocate for mentees and push for new/different experiences and provide feedback Studies show that people who are mentored or sponsored have a higher degree of success in career Job, compensation, promotions and career satisfaction Being vulnerable when being coached is important 19

20 The Importance of Being a Leader in the Community Become an active external leader Women s Health Leadership Trust Industry Association Legislative work Nonprofit boards 20

21 Community Health Charities Vision & Mission Vision: To improve the lives of people affected by chronic illness What We Do: We are an affiliation of non profits that connect employers, employees, health providers and chronic illness experts together to improve the health of the community

22 Value We Add Employee Engagement Hero Project Volunteer Program Leadership Development Team Building Commitment to Employee Health (with no additional cost) Supplement your health & wellness program with Health Matters at Work Expands prevention to quality of life and improved productivity 24/7 Local Support Choice Community Visibility Campaign Management

23 Recommendations From Some of the Best Create a personal cabinet of advisors (True North Group) Core values Yours are unique - know what they are! Jobs, titles, and responsibilities will change. Always remain true to who you are and match your values to the organization Early career rotation assignments are a skill builder Take the gift There is no such thing as a true competitor We are all in this together 23

24 Recommendations From Some of the Best cont. Become aware of your style of Shutting Down when you are afraid Run away, get angry, overly agreeable Quell your fear without shutting down Act constructively even if afraid Know yourself and be gentle with your short comings There is very little that can t be fixed with a kind heart and open mind. Learn about broader community issues Connect and identification of connections or opportunities can cross pollinate and lead to innovation, building civic capacity and engagement. 24

25 Recommendations Step into the role you want before you have it. Envision yourself in the space. Act, dress, communicate, strategize. As you believe so do others. PR is touchy. Do share team successes with others. Take risks. and have fun along the way! 25

26 Thank You for the opportunity! Contact Information Cathy Barr