Paula RN, MSN

“What's the difference between a bookkeeper in New York's garment district...and a supreme court justice? The difference is one generation." RBG

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Happiness is not a function of what you achieve. It's a function of how you spend your time.

Success is a temporary thrill. Happiness lies in doing daily activities that bring you joy.

There's always a new mountain to climb. You don't have to anchor your emotions to the summit.

[Paula RN, MSN @paulabgrn]

@mdnij34 🙋🏽‍♀️

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

The untold story of 2021: people became kinder.

Global rates of helping strangers, volunteering, and giving to charity are nearly 25% above pre-pandemic levels.

The dominant response to suffering is not selfishness. It's compassion. The worst of times bring out the best in us.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

For most of human history, ignorance was inevitable. There were limited channels for information to spread.

As knowledge becomes more freely available, ignorance is increasingly a choice.

Opening your mind to evidence that challenges your opinions opens the door to learning.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

You can’t judge people only by how they treat you. The true test of character is how they treat those they don't like or need.

Even if someone is kind to you, proceed with caution if they’re consistently unkind to others.

Selective civility is a sign of deep-seated hostility.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

It's easier to fill gaps in competence than gaps in character.

Even if people have strong experience, it's a mistake to hire or promote them if they have weak values.

Knowledge and skills can be learned. Principles like integrity, humility, and generosity are tougher to teach.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

I believe in freedom of speech. I also believe that with great reach comes great responsibility.

You don’t need to fact-check a dinner. But if you’re talking health and safety with a big audience, have the humility to correct your errors and the integrity to correct your guests.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Being afraid to give someone honest feedback doesn’t mean you lack courage. It means they haven’t created psychological safety.

Even if they haven’t silenced you in the past, they haven't given you a voice.

If they want the truth, they have to prove they can handle the truth.

[Brian Fallon @brianefallon]

Congrats to the Biden administration on creating a 100% user-friendly experience with https://t.co/7EDkGuOFcO

People can be quick to complain when something goes wrong. It deserves a nod when something so critical gets executed with such competence.

[Paula RN, MSN @paulabgrn]

@brianefallon Thank you for sharing the link. This was sooooo easy. 👍🏾

[Paula RN, MSN @paulabgrn]

@DispatchHealth #DispatchHealth offers career options for those medical professionals wanting to leave the acute hospital environment

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

From afar, we admire talent. Up close, what counts most is character.

You can impress people with your skills, but you earn their trust by standing for something greater than yourself.

There is no higher achievement than treating others kindly and living with integrity.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Self-acceptance isn't giving up on self-improvement.

It's deciding to stop beating yourself up for being human—and keep working to become a better human.

Getting comfortable in your own skin doesn't stifle growth. When you can laugh at your faults, it's easier to overcome them.

[Amanda Gorman @TheAmandaGorman]

To be a family, a country, doesn’t necessitate that we be the same or agree on everything, only that we continue to try to see the best in each other and move forward into a shared future. Whether we like it or not, we are in this together.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

We spend too much time trying to change people's minds and too little energy aiming to open them.

Changing minds assumes they're wrong. You're pushing them to accept your views.

Opening minds assumes there's more to learn. You're inviting them to question their views.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

In consensus cultures, arguments are attacks on sacred beliefs. People take offense at dissent and dismiss those who dare to disagree.

In learning cultures, arguments are tools to sharpen ideas. People invite dissent to enrich their thinking and agree to keep disagreeing.

[❤Red❤ @VehementRedhead]

I believe this says it all.

[Paula RN, MSN @paulabgrn]

“The most fundamental law is to recognise that we share the planet with other beings, and that we have a duty to care for our common home.” ~ Vandana Shiva

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

It’s easy to be a critic or a cheerleader. It’s harder to be a coach.

A critic sees your weaknesses and attacks your worst self. A cheerleader sees your strengths and celebrates your best self.

A coach sees your potential and helps you become a better version of yourself.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

The test of integrity isn't how often you shift your stance. It’s why you change your mind.

Revising your words to gain approval is flip-flopping. Rethinking your views based on new facts is learning.

Integrity isn't fidelity to your beliefs. It's fidelity to seeking the truth.