The Weekly Minute - April 26, 2024
It’s NFL Draft Weekend in Detroit! Nearly 300,000 people descended into Detroit last night for the first round of the NFL Draft, as the Commissioner announced new players on each team. Sounds silly, but boy, it’s a jam-packed event.
On a personal note, I’m elated that Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy will be the Vikings QB of the Future! I think he’s a guy that will fit in really well with how that offense is run, and with the weapons around him. We also picked up an elite edge rusher from Alabama, Dallas Turner, so I’ll be watching highlights all weekend.
Michigan ➡️ Minnesota #ProBlue | @jjmccarthy09 pic.twitter.com/2TBQENvLlW
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) April 26, 2024
I’m still looking to create more one-off and longer-form pieces that are beyond collecting what I’ve seen. Today, I’m not sharing links or resources – just a few thoughts I’ve had in the past few days.
Spring
Spring in the Midwest isn't just a season. It's a rebirth.
And we had that this over the past week. After months of gray skies, snow-covered landscapes, and living in sweats, the first signs of spring emerge.
It's not just the bright sun or the budding flowers. It's the collective sigh of relief, the shared anticipation of renewal that sweeps through our community.
In the Midwest, spring does more than just change the weather. It reignites passions dulled by winter's chill. It inspires creativity that's been hibernating. It brings a sense of hope, a reminder that after every hardship, there's a period of growth and rejuvenation.
Everyone in our neighborhood seemed to be planting flowers, mowing their lawns and riding bikes.
This transformation is not just physical; it's likely even more emotional. The longer days and warmer weather don't just affect our environment; they influence our mindset, productivity, and outlook on life.\
This is a time when projects are planned, when dreams get a new lease on life -- when the impossible suddenly seems within reach.
We made it — but as a type this we’re in below-freezing temps in Michigan. C’mon!
Leadership
Leadership is more than holding a position of power. It's about influencing change, inspiring action, and driving progress -- especially in sectors as crucial as healthcare.
With the industry at a tipping point, reimagining leadership could be the catalyst for unprecedented transformation.
Healthcare needs leaders who are not just visionaries but also empathetic 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, and 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀. We want leaders who can navigate the complexities of modern healthcare with a lens focused patient experience.
The question then becomes: How do we foster this new breed of leaders?
It starts with us. Encouraging open dialogues, embracing diverse perspectives, and championing innovation are pivotal steps. But beyond that, it's about creating cultures within our organizations where questioning the status quo isn't just welcomed; it's expected.
Let's try to redefine what leadership looks like.
After all, the future of healthcare depends not just on groundbreaking technology or policies but on the strength and vision of its leaders -- and the entirety of their teams.
Getting ideas to move
There are three kinds of people are responsible for getting ideas to tip.
Connectors – these have a massive social network, with many acquaintances and allow ideas to spread from one social group to the next.
Salesmen – these people boast about ideas they love and their incredibly positive energy is contagious.
Mavens – these people hoard information, in order to be a source of great tips to their network, the people of which they greatly influence with their advice.
My parting quote/thought
“Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat." - Fortune Favors the Bold
To grow, you have to take chances. Get after it.
