40-Day Series: Thank You Amy Mahalovich

As I wrote about Jay Bluhm and appreciating time spent with siblings I was inspired to write about my real sibling, Amy Mahalovich. I know it may sound odd that I am thanking my sister for making business personal but trust me she has taught me a TON about making business personal. She is an RN. She has worked on both ends of life's spectrum...she has taken care of kids with cancer through their last days and she has brought new healthy babies in to the world. She takes her role seriously and treats each and every patient with such amazing care and thoughtfulness.

I have spent a fair amount of time in hospitals and I can say with confidence that Amy performs her "business" above and beyond what is expeced. She often gets cards, gifts and many many hugs from her patients...a true testament to the way she approaches her job. She makes it a point to understand her patients, their concerns, and their fears. She answers their questions, teaches them how to take care, and provides them the support they need, regardless if it is beyond her "role." I have had many conversations with her when I was opining about the trials and tribulations of my work. She never trivalizes what I am saying even though she could...my job isn't life and death...hers is.

I have complained about long days...she works 12 hours a day and that is on a good day. She will work both night and day shifts confusing her biological clock. She shares her talent and skill by helping her children's school district with nursing services. She embraces her role with passion, love and joy that many will only ever dream of. She has taught me the power of listening, authenticity, compassion,and empathy to connect with others in powerful ways. She works because she loves it and I can assure you it isn't because of the money. As a fellow professional I have the utmost respect for her approach, talent and skill that she delivers day in and day out. As her big sister I have such pride and admiration for what she does and more importantly how she does it.

Golden Nugget: Be compassionate with others

Be who you are and learn to be better,
Lisa