A robust exchange during a recent McKnight’s Veteran VIP Conversation during the 2024 McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards left me with two distinct take-aways.
Pinnacle achievements
By
John O'Connor
Mar 21, 2024
The second annual McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards celebration takes place this evening in Chicago. And what a night it promises to be.
Dealing with senior living’s triple threat
By
John O'Connor
Oct 05, 2023
AHCA/NCAL President and CEO Mark Parkinson, addressing the opening session of the organizations’ 2023 convention, singled out three nightmares the long-term care sector finds itself dealing with.
Getting credit where it’s overdue
By
John O'Connor
May 25, 2023
Although women account for roughly two-thirds of the senior living workforce, their efforts and accomplishments often go under-appreciated. Or worse, get taken for granted. That’s one reason why nights...
Are you ready for the 10-person challenge?
By
John O'Connor
Mar 09, 2023
“Every single one of us needs to be sure we have at least 10 people who stand on our shoulders,” Bob Kramer said Tuesday in accepting the inaugural Career Achievement Award of the McKnight’s...
How to turn your community into a union shop
By
John O'Connor
Jan 19, 2023
Cheating workers is the kind of thing that can make the public wonder about this field’s business practices. It’s also the kind of thing that can give workers a compelling reason to seek union protection.
Senior living’s secret sauce: adaptability
By
John O'Connor
Jul 28, 2022
If there is one thing this sector has learned to do and do well, it is this: to adapt.
Ready for some positive recognition?
By
John O'Connor
Jun 30, 2022
Some positive recognition sure would help. And we have just the tonic you need. I’m humbly inviting you to participate in the 2022 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards.
Next time, it might be your turn
By
John O'Connor
Mar 03, 2022
It’s been a rough week for nursing homes. Aren’t you glad you don’t run one?
May the spirit move you
By
John O'Connor
Jan 06, 2022
At its core, senior living can be truly inspiring. And one reason for that is the field is over-represented by people whose commitment can lift us all.