Sacred Heart - Inspiring Health

Fall 2016

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SACRED HEART HOSPITAL 900 W CLAIREMONT AVE EAU CLAIRE, WI 54701-5105 This publication in no way seeks to serve as a substitute for professional medical care. Consult your physician before undertaking any form of medical treatment or adopting any exercise program or dietary guidelines. BY EMMY B. Inspirations AT THE END OF THE DAY… TAKE A MOMENT FOR YOURSELF AS YOU WRAP UP A BUSY DAY AND ENJOY THESE POSITIVE THOUGHTS FROM AN HSHS SACRED HEART HOSPITAL COLLEAGUE. I HAD AN interesting discussion with a friend who has owned and operated a profitable company for many years. She said that in her experience, athletes often make the best employees. They usually possess qualities that are valuable in the workplace, such as self-discipline, time management, perseverance and being a team player. While athletes have personal goals they want to achieve, they also know they need to collaborate with their teammates for success. "And there's one more very important thing about athletes," she said with a smile. "They're extremely coachable." Athletes are typically open to suggestions and don't take critiques the wrong way, she explained. They want to reach their potential and look to their coach for advice and guidance. This kind of attitude can translate into an excellent employee. This all made good sense to me, and I began to look at what she said in the broader picture. No doubt we could all become better humans—not just better employees—if we had the characteristics she listed. Sometimes it can be hard to admit that we aren't experts at everything we do in life. But if we can be open to learning from the expertise and hard-earned experience of others, our opportunities could become limitless. Note to self: "Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don't." (Bill Nye)

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