Welcome, NATHO Leader
Thank you for scanning the QR code during my keynote. This page is your go-to resource for strategic insights and tools to help you lead forward with Radical Adaptability.
- Adaptability Quiz
- Would You Rather? decision tool
- Invitations to free live sessions and more
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Enjoy an AI-generated Recap of the Session!
đź“Š 5 Shifts in Healthcare Staffing
1. Market Stabilization: From Boom to Balance
Insight: Market stabilizing at $19.5B (up from $6.5B in 2019).
Shift: It’s a correction, not a collapse.
Question for Clarity: What are you still doing like it’s 2021?
2. Shift Toward Permanent Staffing
Insight: Hospitals investing in permanent roles.
Shift: Diversify your offerings.
Question for Courage: Are you willing to let go of the familiar?
3. Compensation Realignment
Insight: Rates normalizing as costs remain high.
Shift: Update strategies for today’s talent.
Question for Confidence: Are you betting on the past or building forward?
4. Technology Reshaping Staffing
Insight: Platforms like ShiftKey are changing the game.
Shift: Compete on experience.
Question for Clarity + Community: Are you building a platform clinicians trust?
5. Strategic Realignment of Agencies
Insight: Leading agencies are streamlining.
Shift: End what no longer works.
Question for Calm: Where can you simplify?
🔍 Tools from the Presentation
- Calm: Box Breathing to shift from stress to presence
- Clarity: What Business Are You Really In? + Where Is the Joy?
- Courage: Comfort Loop vs. Brave Choice + Would You Rather?
- Confidence: Faith File to retrain your brain to trust the process
- Community: The 5 C’s as a cultural multiplier: when modeled in teams, they build psychological safety + innovation
Want to Take This Further?
If you’re ready to go deeper—individually or with your team—let’s talk about hosting a virtual session of my Choose Your Ending workshop.
It’s a bold, fast-paced experience where leaders make one powerful decision to end what’s no longer serving them… and start what’s next.
Just reply to the welcome email or reach out here to start a conversation.
Thanks for Being Part of NATHO 2025
You are not alone in this moment. You’re part of a network of leaders who are committed to building a better, bolder future for healthcare staffing.
If I can support you on that path, I’m here. Let’s adapt and thrive—together.
Additional Tools & Resources
- Adaptability Quotient Quiz
- Discover your adaptability score and get customized strategies to strengthen your resilience and leadership.
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- Better Life Better Business Podcast
- Join me and fellow thought leaders as we explore strategies for leading with purpose, presence, and performance.
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- Mastering the Moments (Book)
- Find peace, presence, and purpose in life’s most challenging moments. This is the “origin story” of the 5 C’s—my deeply personal journey with lessons to help YOU on your journey.
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- Rock the Reboot Online Course
- My 4-step online course to help you bounce back from change and come back better than ever.
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- Bring Shawn to Your Event
- Want to bring this message to your broader leadership team or company? Let’s talk about keynotes, workshops, or a custom Built to Thrive experience.
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17 Power Quotes & Reminders from the Keynote
- Your quick-hit reminder of the big ideas that stuck with you. These are perfect for team huddles, desk inspiration, or sharing on LinkedIn.
Recommended Reading & Research (alphabetical order)
Want to go deeper? These are the big thinkers and bold ideas behind the science and strategy we discussed. They elevate your leadership—and your culture.
- Atlas of the Heart by Dr. Brené Brown
- Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Dr. Joe Dispenza
- Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life by Dr. Wayne Dyer
- Dare to Lead by Dr. Brené Brown
- Finding the Space to Lead by Janice Marturano
- Hardwiring Happiness by Dr. Rick Hanson
- Hunt, Gather, Parent by Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff
- Life is in the Transitions by Bruce Feiler
- Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
- Power vs. Force by Dr. David Hawkins
- Think Again by Adam Grant
- Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn
- Wishes Fulfilled by Dr. Wayne Dyer
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Articles of Interest
- Resilience Pulse Check – World Economic Forum
- Redefining Leadership in a Post-Pandemic World – PricewaterhouseCoopers
- Don’t Just Lead Your People Through Trauma. Help Them Grow. – Harvard Business Review
- Lead Your Team Into a Post-Pandemic World – Harvard Business Review
- The Top 20 Business Transformations of the Last Decade (The Power of Purpose) – Harvard Business Review
From the Blog
- The Case for Radical Adaptability
- 3 Reasons to Celebrate the Little Victories
- Interview with Janice Marturano on “Finding the Space to Lead”
- The Power of Focus and Flow
- The Power of Negative Feedback: It Stings and It Sticks
- When Chaos Ensues, Your Mission Leads the Way
Your Next Step
You’ve already made one brave choice by showing up. Keep going.
This is your moment. And I’m here to help you master it. Reach out via the contact form if there’s something specific I can help you with. I’m here for you!
—Shawn