Preparing for the Executive Director Role

Executive Directors lead the day to day work within a senior living community.  In my opinion, this is a cornerstone role for any leader in our industry.  Whether it is a career-long role or a pivotal experience along your career journey, the E.D. is the heart and soul of our profession. 

In this episode, I share some practical tips on how to prepare for and find the right Executive Director role.  Despite better intentions, most companies merely set up E.D.'s to babysit the business - giving these leaders what amounts to daily checklists, weekly meetings, monthly quotas, quarterly assessments, and annual performance reviews. 

For the aspiring leader who wants to make lasting change (or at least attempt it), I share my thoughts on the following concepts: 

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