Literature Review

Understanding the importance of leadership development training in today's workforceJoyRulez - JR; by davidnbell; 11/10/25 Leadership development training has become a cornerstone for businesses aiming to create a sustainable and high-performing workforce. This article explores the significance of leadership development training and its role in shaping the future of organizations in the United States. ... 

[Canada] Sheridan awarded over $1 million to advance research on health equity, leadership systems and unhoused care Sheridan College, Ontario, Canada; Press Release; 11/10/25 Sheridan is advancing solutions to some of today’s most pressing social challenges — in healthcare, gender equity, and homelessness — through three applied research projects supported by more than $1 million in federal funding from the College and Community Social Innovation Fund (CCSIF). ... [This funding will]  support development of innovative solutions that address pressing social issues and the needs of our community: amplifying the voices of patients receiving palliative care to improve clinical trainings, empowering women with sustainable pathways to leadership and examining the impact of mobile primary care units for the homeless and underhoused.

Hospice executive highlights Medicare benefits during National Hospice and Palliative Care Month ABC-WWSB, Sarasota, FL; by Thad Randazzo and Summer Smith; 11/5/25 November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, a time to discuss the benefits of hospice care and its importance to communities. Casey Cuthbert, executive director of Affinity Care Hospice of Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties, said people often don’t understand that hospice care is a journey everyone faces. ... Many people don’t realize they have paid into Medicare hospice benefits throughout their working lives, Cuthbert said. Medicare covers hospice services at 100%, including the caregiving team of nurses, aides, social workers, and chaplains.

4 leadership habits that make people instantly respect and trust you: Veteran PR executive Robert Dilenschneider shares why respect is a leader’s most underrated power—and how to earn it every day. Inc.; by Marcel Schwantes; 10/30/25 Early in your career, you probably believed leadership was about control. You spoke first in meetings, made quick decisions, and expected others to follow without hesitation. You projected confidence, thinking that would earn respect. But if you looked closer, something didn’t feel right. Your team did what you asked—but only what you asked. People stayed quiet when they disagreed. Meetings felt efficient but uninspired. You were getting compliance, not commitment. Throughout his career as a leader Robert Dilenschneider, author of Respect: How to Change the World One Interaction at a Time, has learned numerous lessons. But one has stood out above the rest: fear might deliver results, but respect sustains them. 

The future of hospice care: Opportunities and challenges – top news stories October 2025 Teleios Collaborative Network (TCN); podcast hosted by Chris Comeaux with Cordt Kassner; 11/5/25 In this episode of TCN Talks, Chris Comeaux and Cordt Kassner discuss the top news stories of October, focusing on AI in healthcare, innovations in hospice care, and the impact of personal experiences on healthcare practices. They explore the ethical implications of AI surrogates in life-or-death decisions, the importance of equitable access to hospice care, and the role of technology in improving care delivery. The conversation also highlights the significance of personal stories in shaping healthcare perspectives and the ongoing challenges in the hospice industry.

The rise of humble hospital C-suites Becker's Hospital Review; by Laura Dyrda; 10/29/25 In an era of unprecedented turnover and mounting financial pressure, the most successful healthcare executives are discovering that leadership no longer begins, or ends, in the boardroom but instead lies with those who ask the best questions and learn from the frontlines. “Healthcare is at a pivotal moment,” said Erik Wexler, president and CEO of Renton, Wash.-based Providence. “We’re navigating what I call a polycrisis, a convergence of economic, policy, technological and societal challenges that are reshaping the landscape. As health system leaders face these complexities and look to the future, fostering innovation, building resilience and leading with values has never been more essential.” According to today’s revered C-suite executives, the most successful leaders in the next half-decade won’t be those with the biggest egos or the most accomplishments but individuals with selflessness, humility and fortitude.

If you treat AI like software, you’ll miss the real transformation Forbes; by Nirit Cohen; 11/2/25 ... When employees work with AI, ownership blurs. Who is responsible for an outcome — the person, the model, or both? Who retrains the system when it learns the wrong lesson? Who decides when to trust a recommendation and when to challenge it? These are not IT questions; they’re questions for the people closest to the work — the ones who understand how value is actually created. This is why the biggest risk isn’t technical. It’s human. 

Developing person-centred care in hospices through the voice and leadership of nursing: lessons from the United Kingdom Frontiers in Helath Services; by Erna Haraldsdottir, Marie Cooper, Heather Richardson; 10/15/25 Conclusion and implications for practice: Humanising healthcare is a global agenda, and within hospice care, nurses are at the heart of transforming care to be more person-centred. They are well-positioned to reclaim the core principles of palliative care, as developed by Cicely Saunders, and push back against the medical model that has overshadowed the development and integration of palliative care into current healthcare systems. Nurses are expert practitioners and leaders who hold positions of authority within their organisations. Yet, for many, their change-making potential is not realised. 

Headwaters Hospice and Palliative Care appoints James Bisom as new CEO CityBuzz; Press Release; 10/29/25Headwaters Hospice and Palliative Care [in Helena, Montana] has announced the appointment of James Bisom, MHA, as its new Chief Executive Officer. With over 14 years of healthcare leadership experience, Bisom assumes leadership of the veteran-owned healthcare provider with a clear mission to advance quality of life, dignity, and comfort for patients and families throughout Montana. ... Throughout his career, he has championed strategic initiatives that improved patient safety, expanded access to specialized services, and enhanced overall care delivery.

Hospice market expands at 9.6% CAGR, projected to hit USD 182.1 billion Market.Us Media; by Trishita Deb; 10/26/25 The Global Hospice Market is projected to reach USD 182.1 billion by 2033, growing from USD 72.8 billion in 2023 at a CAGR of 9.6%. ... Challenges:

Poverty, food insecurity, and housing instability among US health care workersJAMA Network; by Anthony Zhong, Chloe Gao, Donald Szlosek, Dang Nguyen, Maelys J. Amat, Russell S. Phillips; 10/22/25The US health workforce faces projected shortages of more than 180 000 physicians and 200 000 registered nurses in the next decade. Burnout, poor working conditions, and inadequate wages have been cited as key drivers of these shortages. However, the prevalence of financial hardship can affect worker retention and job performance. This study evaluated rates of poverty, food insecurity, and housing instability among US health care workers... Rates of financial hardship varied by occupational group. Direct care/support workers reported the highest rates of financial hardship across all measures, including poverty (9.63%), food insecurity (24.50%), and housing instability (13.64%).Publisher's note: An interesting question - do we know these rates among hospice workers?

The 4 Ms with Dr. Khai NguyenTeleios Collaborative Network - TCNtalks podcast; by Chris Comeaux, Khai Nguyen; 10/22/25In this episode of TCNtalks, host Chris Comeaux welcomes Dr. Khai Nguyen, a geriatrician and age-friendly care champion for care-at-home with CHAP. They discuss the 4Ms framework for age-friendly care, which includes what matters, mentation, medications, and mobility.