The healthcare industry is now 18% of GDP in the United States and one of the most complex systems in the world. Those who choose a career path in healthcare administration are not choosing an easy life. Running referral driven hospitals, such as Inpatient Rehabilitation, Long Term Acute Care, or Psychiatric Hospitals is especially challenging. Today's guest, Ellen Moss, has made a career in this challenging environment and makes the job look easy. Recently, words by Viktor Frankl were presented to Ellen on two separate occasions. These words are the central theme of today's episode. “Those who have a 'why' to live, can bear with almost any 'how'.” -Viktor FranklAbout Stark Lane: We are best known for providing organizations with the leaders who make quality healthcare possible. For more than two decades, I have spent my days searching for impactful leaders and those on a mission to make significant positive change for humanity. This Podcast not only brings these extraordinary people to you, uncovering the secrets to their success in business and life, but we also provide tools, support, and ideas to help you launch and elevate your career in this complex and competitive world. Starklane.com

Today we are joined by Kelly Laughlin. Kelly is marketing and communications executive, best known for building a few highly successful corporate brands in American healthcare. She has also helped a few well-known executives build and deploy their personal brands. 7 Days ago, Kelly introduced us to Unreasonable Hospitality, a 2022 New York Times Best Seller by Will Guidara. We discuss this awesome book, along with the Tiffany Theory, the value of authenticity, and a few other concepts we can all employ to build our corporate and personal brands.

About Stark Lane: We are best known for providing organizations with the leaders who make quality healthcare possible. For more than two decades, I have spent my days searching for impactful leaders and those on a mission to make significant positive change for humanity. This Podcast not only brings these extraordinary people to you, uncovering the secrets to their success in business and life, but we also provide tools, support, and ideas to help elevate your career and fuel your passions in this complex and competitive world. Starklane.com

Today, we discuss 7 steps everyone can take to prepare for a successful career jump. Whether you are pursuing a board position, making a jump to a promotion with your current employer, or changing employment altogether, take these 7 steps to maximize your potential for success. 1. Pursue a Growth Mindset2. Update & Modernize Your Resume3. Fix your Social Media & Online Presence4. Deep Dive into Yourself a. Build Your Person Brand b. Find the Answers to Your Why 5. Talk to People a. Start Prepping Potential References b. Repair Burned Bridges c. Short Circuit the System & Skip the Line 6. Plan Your Work7. Work Your Plan a. Prepare Contingency Plans for Success & Failure About Stark Lane: We are best known for providing organizations with the leaders who make quality healthcare possible. For more than two decades, I have spent my days searching for impactful leaders and those on a mission to make significant positive change for humanity. This YouTube channel not only brings these extraordinary people to you, uncovering the secrets to their success in business and life, but we also provide tools, support, and ideas to help you launch and elevate your career in this complex and competitive world. Starklane.com