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Tag Archives: beginner’s mind

Teach thy tongue to say I do not know.

Ignorance is not bliss.

Posted byrodkersh1948July 29, 2017Posted inEffectiveness, Evolution, Humanism, Person Centred CareTags:beginner's mind, Growth, Innovation, Maimonides, QI, Quality Improvement, Rambam3 Comments on Teach thy tongue to say I do not know.

Unlearning and dying

We need to unlearn some of what we have taken-on, those of us who have moved through the profession and we need to support those who have just arrived to hold-on to their beginner’s mind

Posted byrodkersh1948October 16, 2016Posted inEffectiveness, HumanismTags:beginner's mind, End of Life, Health, Healthcare, hierarchy, palliative care, Work2 Comments on Unlearning and dying
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