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in·teg·ri·ty /inˈtegritē/

Noun. The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.  The state of being whole and undivided:  “territorial integrity”

Simple word, BIG meaning.  Unfortunately for so many, this
little word seems like an un-climbable mountain.  Consider some of those
heroes that we have looked up to, Lance Armstrong, Michael
Vick, Pete Rose, Tiger Woods.  All huge successes in their given sport.  Each
one immortalized for their extraordinary talent.  Then they fall.
The truth is found and the world reels from realizing that even the great are
imperfect.  But the question remains, what about integrity?

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Last weekend my 9 year old son had a basketball game and I was in charge of getting him fed and to the game.

When I asked him what he wanted for breakfast he replied, ”bacon and peanut butter”. Of course my reply was “No really, what do you want?”. He stuck to it (no pun
intended)and confirmed his request, ”bacon and peanut butter”.

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One of the things I enjoy most about Signature is how open and encouraging the organization is to trying new things. This encourages everyone to stay motivated and engaged in the Revolution.

Last Thursday began with an opportunity to meet with the Signature Board of Directors. We were able to share all of the tremendous progress everyone at Signature Rehab has made and how proud I am of our teamwork and dedication. I was also able to share the highlights of the creative new initiatives we have planned for 2013. I can guarantee that
it won’t be boring!

As soon as I finished with the Board meeting I quickly changed out of my suit and into
scrubs to participate with other SHC stakeholders (including Mr. Sumrow)  in a
day of service as a housekeeper in our Louisville East facility.

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Recently, I took my sons age 9 and 15, shopping for my
wife’s upcoming birthday.

We were told that we always get her the same things for
her birthday and this year, she wanted something different.

In the past, it has been very easy to shop for my
wife.  She works out and rides a road
bicycle so all we had to do was pick out a cute set of workout clothes (that
she could return if they didn’t fit or she didn’t like the colors) and a bike
accessory and we were done. But not this year…she wanted us to actually think
and work together on her present.

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As I transition into my new role with the Post Acute segment, I have been reviewing Signature Rehabs accomplishments, open items, and goals for the upcoming year.  Through this reflection, I am reminded of a story regarding the importance of time management and setting priorities using rocks, pebbles and sand.

In case you have never heard this analogy, let me take a moment and  share it with you.  A philosophy professor presented an empty glass jar to his class and proceeded to fill it with rocks.  With the jar filled to the top with the rocks, he asked the class if the jar was full.  When they unanimously agreed it was, he poured small pebbles into the empty spaces between the rocks in the jar.  Again he asked if the jar was full, and again the class agreed it was.  Finally, he poured dense sand into the jar, filling the remaining empty spaces between the rocks and pebbles.

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Valor, Heroism, Patriotism, Bravery, Selflessness…What do these words inspire within you?  What is the first thing that comes to your mind’s eye?  Is it the thousands of men and women on the front lines?  What about those serving our communities on the Police force or as Firefighters?  All poignant and perhaps expected.  However what if we thought of our nurses, therapists, housekeepers, dietary staff, administrators and facility stakeholders?  Are they heroes?  Should they be?

This past weekend I took a bit of time and watched the movie Act of Valor.
It is the true depiction of our Navy Seals teams and what they endure daily.  The strength, passion and bravery that drives them is so palpable that one can easily become impassioned and feel the depth of some of the emotions that course through them.   As those feelings filled me, my first thought was of those men and women who have served our country and communities in various roles that are under our direct care; the heroes that fill our facilities.  Not all service men and women.  Perhaps they are teachers,
pastors or counselors.   Regardless of the role they filled, they have somehow shaped the world we live in and have given a bit of themselves in selfless service.

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Recently while traveling to Florida for a meeting I decided to wear my Oklahoma City Thunder basketball jersey. The Thunder were in the semifinals of the Western Conference of the NBA at the time. Although I am not a huge sports fan, I have been following the Thunder for a couple of years because I like their energy level and teamwork; they seem to always play to win.

 When I travel (and I travel a lot), I find myself just getting through the airports with my head down and on “auto pilot”, not really paying attention to those around me. But, since I was wearing my Thunder shirt I had strangers striking up interesting conversations with me about the team and upcoming games. It made my travel experience a lot more fun and interesting.

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