Literature Review

3 clear signs to quickly identify someone with good leadership skills: Good leadership in the business world extends beyond hitting targets, increasing revenue, and achieving status. Inc., by Marcel Schwantes; 11/20/24 If you’ve ever had the chance to work under a good leader, you’ve probably noticed something important: They actually care about their people. They’re not just focused on hitting targets or climbing the ladder themselves—they genuinely care about helping their team succeed, both in their current roles and in their long-term goals. For many leaders, this doesn’t come naturally. It’s tough to balance caring for others when you’re under pressure to deliver results and meet expectations. But here’s the thing: Research—and countless stories from top leaders I have interviewed on my podcast—shows that focusing on your people is a game-changer for the success of your business. It’s not just a feel-good approach; it’s smart strategy. ... When leaders consistently show they care and foster the right environment, the positive ripple effects are undeniable. Let’s talk about three clear signs that will tell you someone is fit for leadership:

Generations of legacy: The Meyer family returns for 21st Annual Hospice Golf Tournament Advent Health Palm Coast; by Michelle Bartlome; 11/21/24 The 21st annual Stuart F. Meyer Hospice House golf tournament on Oct. 23 was a celebration of community support and a touching tribute to the enduring legacy of Stuart F. Meyer.  Among the 144 players was one of Meyer’s grandsons, Bryan Ashley, 34, of Fenton, Missouri. He, along with his cousins and brother-in-law, represented his family and honored his grandfather’s memory at the event. ... Stuart F. Meyer, former president of the St. Louis Cardinals and Flagler County resident, spent his final days in the compassionate care of hospice. In his memory, his family supported the construction of a hospice house on the AdventHealth Palm Coast campus more than two decades ago. ... This year’s Stuart F. Meyer Hospice House Golf Tournament raised $56,000, with 36 golf teams signed up. 

This New York Times bestselling author cracked the code on transformative leadership Forbes Talks; by Brittany Lewis with Keith Ferrazzi; 11/19/24 Keith Ferrazzi and Forbes reporter Brittany Lewis discuss his new book Never Lead Alone: 10 Shifts from Leadership to Teamship on 'Forbes Talks.' Keith Ferrazzi, a #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Never Eat Alone, Leading Without Authority, Competing in the New World of Work, and his newest book, Never Lead Alone: 10 Shifts from Leadership to Teamship. Keith is an acclaimed global executive team coach, who stands at the forefront of transformative leadership having coached the transformation of Fortune 500 corporations, the World Bank, fast growth Unicorns and even governments of entire countries. The founder of Ferrazzi Greenlight, Keith spearheads behavioral shifts in leadership and high impact teams, empowering organizations to thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of business. Keith's research can be found in prestigious publications including Harvard Business Review, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Fast Company, and Inc. Magazine, where his columns serve as valuable insights for business leaders.

Agrace closing in-patient care unit in Janesville WCLO, Janesville, WI; by wclonews; 11/19/24 Agrace is no longer accepting patients at its 12-bed hospice care facility on Wright Road in Janesville. After a tough 10 months struggling to recruit enough staff, Agrace made the difficult decision to temporarily close its in-patient hospice care unit in Janesville for an extended period of time. Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Communications Liz Kopling says Agrace is working to find long term solutions to meet Janesville and the Rock County community’s needs. Kopling says Agrace will continue to provide hospice care to nearly 200 Rock County patients in their homes. The closing also won’t affect administrative operations at its Janesville office, or the thrift store on Humes Road. 

Local veteran supports SSM Health hospice services with generous estate gift Envision, Greater Fond du Lac, WI; 11/20/24 Thanks to a generous $225,000 gift from the estate of William (Bill) Faubel, who passed away peacefully in December 2023 at age 103, the Agnesian HealthCare Foundation will continue its support of SSM Health at Home Hospice services in Fond du Lac and Green Lake. ... “We appreciate the generosity of Bill and his family, for this incredible support that will help us continue to meet the growing need for hospice care in our communities,” according to Kim Laws, Agnesian HealthCare Foundation director of development and interim leader. “Bill was very supportive of the communities where he lived and left an example of selfless giving. We have an outstanding team of caring providers that help our patients and their families through a difficult time guiding them through every step of this final journey. ... “We were very fortunate to have Uncle Bill as part of our family,” Polly says. “He was an extraordinary man. He was very poor growing up and worked hard to earn everything he achieved in life. He was most proud to be a veteran, including being a part of an Old Glory Honor Flight in 2010.

Stewarding loss Stanford Social Innovation Review; by Camille Acey; 11/19/24 - "Winter 2025" What happens when organizations and institutions need to die? And why is this part of the work often overlooked in systems change and social innovation practice? ... Stewarding Loss is a field-building initiative focused on the process of closure, ending, and dismantling as a journey to be designed. Over the course of several years, Stewarding Loss has engaged in a range of activities, from creating “loss circles” as spaces where people anticipating organizational closures can come to share stories and concerns; to conducting interviews with a range of practitioners involved in end-of-life care, including ritual and ceremonial hosts, grief therapists, and death doulas so we could learn how to translate practices across different contexts; to hosting roundtables with philanthropic foundations and speaking at numerous events to allow us to gather insight and feedback regarding ideas and needs for this work; to prototyping a Farewell Fund to learn what type of invitation and application might encourage organizations to become proactive about closing, and what supports might be needed by people on the journey to closure.

Valley Health's 'hospice in hospital' program expands to another hospital Becker's Hospital Review; by Mariah Taylor; 11/19/24 Hospice in the Hospital, a collaboration between Winchester, Va.-based Valley Health and Winchester-based Blue Ridge Hospice, has expanded to Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal, Va. The Hospice in the Hospital program provides hospice care services to hospitalized patients who meet general inpatient hospice criteria, according to a Nov. 18 news release. The patients receive emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual care from a team of social workers, music therapists, chaplains and volunteers. The program originated at Winchester Medical Center in 2020 and expanded to two additional Valley Health hospitals earlier this year. With its launch at Warren Memorial, all of Valley Health System's hospitals in Virginia now incorporate the Hospice in the Hospital program. 

‘Like Christmas to me’: Parade of classic cars celebrates hospice patient in Hudson WJW, Hudson, OH; by Rex Smith; 11/16/24 A parade of classic cars made its way through Hudson Saturday to pass by one particular house on Boston Mills Road. They were there for James Gay, a lover of classic cars who also collects miniature classics. He is receiving end-of-life care. “I think this is more like Christmas to me. Whoever can’t get out has to leave the cars here,” he said with a laugh. Gay had the chance to get a close-up look at some of the cars he remembers so well because, in his words, he was around when they were made. Surrounded by family and friends, it was an emotional but special moment. This was all possible because of the “Gift of a Day” program provided by Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care. For the “Give of a Day,” the question is: if you had one day to live, what would that day look like? “It’s the greatest feeling in the world to make somebody smile, and thinking that may be their last time to enjoy this with their family,” said Rhonda Kissner, the coordinator of the program.

Stella Maris raises $110K at 40th annual Crab Feast and Hospice Day of Giving Maryland Daily Record; 11/18/24 The 40th annual Stella Maris Crab Feast and Hospice Day of Giving raised approximately $110,000 in support of Stella Maris hospice care Oct. 13 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium. More than 100 individuals and businesses donated to the auctions, game wheels, raffles and more. Ninety bushels of crabs were steamed on site by Conrad’s Crabs & Seafood Market. There were 50 sponsors (individuals and organizations), including M&T Bank, the presenting sponsor. Stella Maris is one of the first facilities established in Maryland providing compassionate care for terminally ill patients. It services patients in Baltimore, Carroll, Harford and Howard counties as well as the city of Baltimore.

The health care job that's most in demand in each state, based on data MSN; by Paxtvn Merten; 11/17/24 ... The job? Home health and personal care aides. The U.S. expects to add close to a million jobs in this profession over the next decade. ... After COVID-19 devastated nursing homes, surveys have found fewer Americans are willing to live in them as they age. As a result, even more families may discover ways to use full-time or part-time in-home aides for end-of-life care. An analysis including more than 70 other health care jobs projected all but three states to add home health and personal care aides in the highest numbers. In just three states—Colorado, Florida, and South Dakota—did registered nurse job growth outpace home health. ... Medical Technology Schools identified the health care positions expected to add the most jobs in each state and Washington D.C. from 2020 to 2030, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data compiled by Projections Central. States are listed in alphabetical order, and the top three health care positions by the number of new jobs are provided. ...Editor's note: Click here for the US Department of Labor's "Projections Central" for state-specific data and projections.

LECOM Health opens Erie County's first specialty hospice unit Erie Times-News, Erie, PA; by David Bruce; 11/15/24 Erie County will soon have its first specifically designed medical unit for end-of-life care when LECOM Nursing and Rehabilitation Center opens its Visiting Nurses Association Specialty Hospice Unit later this month. Until now, local hospice patients who require a higher level of medical care than what can be provided at home usually lived their final days at a nursing home or hospital. The reluctance to open a dedicated hospice unit in Erie County is due to operating costs, Lin said. State laws require each unit to have a medical director and registered nurses, and the reimbursement for hospice care makes it difficult to cover those costs if there are fewer than four or five patients at a time. "Since this unit is part of the Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, we can share the medical director and registered nurses," Lin said.

Area hospice starting new charitable tradition CBS News 6, Wichita Falls, TX; by Cecil Witherspoon; 11/15/24 Complete Hospice & Palliative Care of Wichita Falls is hoping to kickstart a new holiday tradition to help those in need. The organization is hosting its first annual Winter Coat Drive and is asking community members to donate coats, gloves, scarves and other warm winter apparel. Donations can be dropped off at the Homeless Lives Matters building at 921 7th St., Wichita Falls. From there, donations will be handed out to those in need on Dec. 9. That day will also feature a chili cookoff.Editor's note: Beautiful. Thank you Complete Hospice & Palliative Care of Wichita Falls for engaging your community and giving back in such an easy, meaningful, practical way. May your "new charitable tradition" spark similar ideas and actions by other hospice organizations.

Beacon Hill resident contributes to success of VNA Care’s annual Gala Patch, Beacon Hill, MA; by Deborah Corkum; 11/14/24 Sold-out Heroes in Health Care raised essential funds for home health and hospice care. VNA Care, the first organized visiting nurse association in the United States, raised $220,000 for patient care services during the sold-out annual Heroes in Health Care Gala at the Mandarin Oriental, Boston. Heroes in Health Care is VNA Care’s signature fundraising event and has raised nearly $4.5 million in essential funding for home health and hospice care in Massachusetts.