Author: Brian Mitchell

Mindful Minute: Service Is a Strength, not a Weakness There is a quiet misconception in leadership that serving others is a form of weakness. In reality, it is one of the greatest sources of strength. Leaders who prioritize others do not lose authority — they gain influence. They create environments where people feel supported, not READ MORE

Mindful Reflection April 15, 2026 The Law of Sowing and Reaping Growing up on a dairy farm taught me lessons that have stayed with me far beyond the fields. We raised crops to feed our cattle and planted gardens to feed ourselves. There was something deeply satisfying about harvest time. Bringing in a strong crop READ MORE

Mindful Reflection April 1, 2026 A One-Winged Airplane Won’t Fly An airplane with one wing flies about as well as a pig. I realize that statement isn’t technically precise, but the image makes the point. For an aircraft to fly—and to stay in the air—it must have balance. Both wings matter. Remove one, and gravity READ MORE

I wanted to begin sharing a short series of one-minute leadership reflections — what I’m calling Mindful Minutes. They come from experiences over many years in healthcare leadership, and from a book I’m currently finishing: Servant Leadership – The Quiet Strength that Transforms. My hope is simply that you find them useful in your own READ MORE

Mindful Reflection March 15, 2025 Achieving the Triple L of Leadership Over the years, I’ve learned that the most effective leadership moments rarely begin with answers. They begin with attention. In healthcare, there is a well-known framework called the Triple Aim – a disciplined effort to simultaneously improve patient experience, improve population health, and reduce READ MORE

Mindful Reflection March 1, 2026 Spring Training Is Now Hope has a way of showing up this time of year. For baseball fans, Spring Training signals the beginning of a new season. Records are wiped clean. Rosters are unsettled. Every team, no matter how disappointing the prior year, starts with a chance. As the old READ MORE

Mindful Reflection February 1, 2026 How Big Is Your Frying Pan? I once heard a story that has stayed with me, not because it was complex, but because it was disarmingly simple. A man was fishing a river when he noticed a young boy on the opposite bank catching fish at a remarkable pace. What READ MORE

Mindful Reflection January 1, 2026 Are We There Yet? Progress, patience, and the discipline to stay the course. Years ago, I hitchhiked across the country from New Mexico to Vermont. From the moment I started, much of my mental energy was spent calculating when I would arrive and imagining who I would see once I READ MORE