David J. Baltzer, RN, LFACHE

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These are some little phrases that describe some of the beliefs of David Baltzer.

  1. The best leaders are first good workers.
  2. Most health care workers enter the field out of an altruistic desire to help people.
  3. Every thought leads to the next thought. 
  4. "Keep your options open."  (Rev. Warren C. Baltzer 1924-1991)
  5. Remember who you are.
  6. "Pray and work."  (Rev. Adolph F. H. Baltzer 1817-1880)
  7. Quality and finance are two sides of the same coin.
  8. The CEO sets the tone for the organization.
  9. I am taking care of patients as much in my CEO role as when I worked as a nurse.  It's just more patients and in a different way of providing care.
  10. It is a privilege to (be able to) serve.
  11. Know a lot, but don't be a "know it all."  Wisely use the knowledge of the team.
  12. Sometimes use an iron fist in a velvet glove.  Sometimes use a velvet fist in an iron glove.  Sometimes use a bare fist.  Try to not have to use a fist.
  13. The testor becomes the tested.  Everything gets tested.
  14. When I was young I read books about "power."  Now I read books about "leadership."  I recommend Antony Bell's Great Leadership:  What It Is and What It Takes in a Complex World.

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