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Thunderbird Leadership partners with organizations to inspire and energize productive teams. We ignite the transformation of organizations in healthcare, education, and related businesses through a collaborative, personalized approach. Our work is evidence based and our connections are long-lasting.
Thunderbird Leadership partners with organizations to inspire and energize productive teams.
Maximizing
Talent
We create organizational
excellence for the best
possible talent in an
environment where they
can do their best work.
Performing
Effectively
We ensure all contributors
have the skills necessary to
communicate, collaborate
and respond to the everchanging workplace.
Realizing
Purpose
We take the time to address processes and practices to optimize quality in products and services for your organization.
Inspiring
Innovation
We support leaders in cultivating a spirit of innovation.
Tbird Thoughts
Catch up on the latest from Thunderbird Leadership Consulting
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Reclaim Your Time: 5 Boundary Challenges Leaders Face (and How to Overcome Them)
By Mary Lockhart, PhD, MS, ACC As a leader, your time, energy, and attention are constantly in demand. You want to be accessible, supportive, and engaged—but without clear boundaries, leadership can quickly become overwhelming. Meetings fill every available moment, emails flood your inbox, and your workday extends well into your personal time. Over time, this takes…
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Insights into the Dynamic World of Nursing
Recently I sat down for a conversation with Kathleen Kaminsky, MS, RN, NE-BC. Kathleen is the Senior Vice President, Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer for Englewood Health in New Jersey. Rhonda Williams: Kathleen, thank you for sitting down with me today. Kathleen Kaminsky: Thank you, Rhonda. It’s my pleasure. Q: Kathleen, can you…
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Balancing Optimism with Realism: How Leaders Can Counteract Toxic Positivity
By Tresha Moreland, MBA, SPHR, Fellow (FACHE) In the modern workplace, leaders often emphasize the importance of staying positive, especially when navigating tough times. However, when optimism becomes excessive and dismisses legitimate concerns, it turns into toxic positivity—or “glossing.” Glossing is the tendency to mask challenges with relentless positivity, creating an environment where employees feel…