due to the residual effects of the pandemic, changing regulations, and workforce issues, many of us find ourselves with circuits that are about to burn out. In my just released book, Senior Living POWER: Energize and Serve with JOY, I walk readers through that vital circuitry.
By Kathy Parry Corporate Energy Expert
H
ave you been in the dark? When the power goes out, do you start
searching for a flashlight? Feeling your way through the house, bumping into chairs; it isn’t a fun feeling. When your path isn’t well
lit, you feel disoriented.
The same goes for your professional circuit of power. When a piece of that circuit is off, you don’t accomplish goals, serve residents, or build strong teams. And unfortunately,
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The goal of that basic circuit that you built in 9th grade science class is the lightbulb that burns bright. And most of you are amazing at lighting the bulb that serves your residents. But that is only one bulb. When I work with senior living professionals, I always hear about the numerous bulbs they are burning. It isn’t just serving the residents. It is the budgets, census, workforce. Oh, and let’s not forget all those personal light bulbs you burn: family, finances, home, pets, health. The bulbs are endless.
So how do you ensure that the energy in your circuit powers all the bulbs? First you need to put on your inspector’s hat. When I bought my first house, I was nervous as the home inspection started. The house was built in 1939 and older homes can present issues. All was going great until we headed to the basement. (The expensive stuff is in the basement.) As the inspector opened the circuit box, he shook his head. “You’re going to need to rewire this; it is out of code.”
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