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“The key characteristics to look for when selecting people are a winning attitude and a strong work ethic.” I am asked all the time, “Mark, how do you make decisions about picking new leaders? What are the characteristics you’re looking for?” Of course there are a lot of important things to look for when we’re...

After the storm: A group of employees heading home are all smiles after having worked through ride-out and the storms of Hurricane Harvey.

United, amazing … and sturdy

Well, Texas Children’s family, we made it. We weathered another storm, and I believe we’ve come out on the other side of it stronger than ever. In fact, as I keep thinking about what all our people – and even our facilities – endured over the past several days, one word remains planted firmly in...

Defining leadership

“We all should have our own personal definition of leadership.” Leadership Maxim No. 4 is essential to becoming an effective leader. Think about it…how can you truly lead if you have not defined what leadership means to you? It is difficult to lead without a compass and that is why it is so important that...

The power to make a difference

“We lead in our professional lives and in our personal lives.” Leadership Maxim No. 3 is one of my favorites because it exemplifies what a true leader is  ̶  someone who leads not only at work but, even more importantly, at home. See I don’t believe you can compartmentalize leadership. Of course we need effective...