Tobin & Associates, Inc.

08/28/2026

Are you interested in becoming a Certified Medication Aide?

08/27/2026

We are seeking a dynamic Director of Nursing to lead and manage the clinical services function at a highly rated health center. As Director of Nursing, your leadership will drive overall quality clinical outcomes, customer service, employee relations, and retaining talented team members. You will be...

08/26/2026

Behind many great healthcare superheroes is a trusty sidekick waiting at the door. 🐾⚡

Leading in healthcare takes constant dedication, companionship, performance, and heroic energy. At the end of a long day, one of the best ways to recharge is spending quiet time with a loyal companion who keeps you grounded (and reminds you when it's time to rest)!

Today on National Dog Day, we’re celebrating the unsung support team—the furry sidekicks who help our healthcare leaders de-stress, reset, and keep going.

👇 Healthcare leaders: Who is your ultimate sidekick when you finally clock-out? Drop a picture of your home’s favorite pup in the comments! 👇

08/25/2026

Hands on ‘Deck’

I write a lot about leadership, but the truth is, the “hands on deck” can move a company forward—or backward.

Nursing assistants get residents and patients out of bed. The nurse notices when something isn't quite right. The caregiver helps with the shower, finds the missing glasses, brushes the hair—and takes a moment to listen. The dietary aide serves the meals the residents look forward to every day. Housekeeping washes their favorite shirt/blouse. Activities play bingo because the residents love it. Etc.

We can have beautiful buildings, sophisticated technology, impressive programs, and strong leadership teams. But without the people willing to roll up their sleeves and provide hands-on care, we don't have true healthcare.

Our “hands on deck” help propel our ship forward. Leadership may help steer the ship, but it takes everyone on board to keep it moving.

When someone we love needs a reassuring hand beside the bed, at that time, titles don't matter very much.

The person standing beside that bed does!

We all have our roles, and every role matters. Think about a life preserver. It may hang there day after day without being needed—but when the moment comes that someone's life depends on it, we are happy we have taken care of it.

People are much the same. Don't wait until we need someone to recognize their value.

Peg Tobin, RN | Healthcare Leadership Strategist | Executive Coach | Speaker | Author | Founder & President, Tobin & Associates

08/13/2026

Is There a Place for Me If I’m Not a Shining Bright Star?

We live in a world that celebrates shining stars. The rising leader. The person getting promoted. The one receiving the award, posting the accomplishment, or being recognized for doing something extraordinary.

If you aren't careful, you can begin looking at everyone else's light and questioning yourself. Am I doing enough? Am I accomplishing enough? Is there still a place for me if I’m not the shining star?

In a world filled with bright lights and loud voices, where does the average ‘joe-doe’ fit in? Will we ‘joe-does’ listen to what it takes to be a shining light and not hear our own voice? Will we not hear it is OK being true to yourself!

Applause can be nice but what if you are the type that does not seek it, want it or need it? Are you of value? Truly, you are the only one that can answer that question. To get that answer you have to not compare yourself to anyone but yourself. Not to be rude, but sometimes you have to turn a deaf ear to those who have good intentions but are pushing you toward something that is not you.
You have to learn to step away and listen to your own voice. Ask yourself ‘what matters to me?’ What kind of leader do I want to be? What do I still have to give?

Leadership isn't always about becoming more visible. Sometimes it is about becoming more grounded in who you are.

Some of the strongest leaders I know and have known weren't the people demanding the spotlight. They were the steady ones. They knew their strengths. They understood their weaknesses. They didn't need to be everything to everybody, and they weren't trying to prove that they belonged.

They simply knew who they were.

There will always be someone who shines brighter in a particular moment. Let them shine. Their light doesn't diminish yours.

Sometimes the most important thing a leader can do is step away from all those bright lights, find a little quiet, and listen. You may discover that you never needed to be a shining star. You just needed to be you!

Peg Tobin, RN | Healthcare Leadership Strategist | Executive Coach | Speaker | Author | Founder & President, Tobin & Associates See less

08/10/2026

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Regional VP of Clinical Services to join our team. In this role, you will leverage your clinical expertise to provide guidance and support in various healthcare settings. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of medical terminology, pati...

08/06/2026

So... You Were Bamboozled.

Welcome to the club!

Even after decades of leadership, coaching leaders, and teaching others how to recognize red flags... I got bamboozled.

Was it an expensive lesson for my company? Yes. Was it frustrating? Absolutely.

But here's what my years of experience did ‘do’, they helped me recover from it.

The important lesson here isn't that I got fooled. The important thing is "I didn’t let being bamboozled define me."

Every setback I have experienced has taught me something, even if I do go kicking and screaming down the learning trail. This time around I was reminded I need to truly trust my instincts, verify instead of assuming, establish stronger safeguards, and remember that accountability matters.

Leadership isn't about never making mistakes. It's about having the courage to face them, learn from them, and move forward wiser than before.

So how about you, have you ever had a leadership lesson that cost you something—but ultimately made you a better leader?

Peg Tobin, RN

Healthcare Leadership Strategist | Executive Coach | Speaker | Author | Founder & President, Tobin & Associates

08/04/2026

07/31/2026

Leadership Isn't About Being Liked!

One of the greatest freedoms a leader can experience is realizing that not everyone is going to like you.

That statement may sound discouraging at first, but it's actually liberating.

When we first step into leadership, many of us want everyone to appreciate our efforts. We want to be respected, accepted, and yes... even liked. There is nothing wrong with wanting positive relationships.

The problem comes when our need to be liked begins to influence our decisions.

We avoid difficult conversations because we don't want someone to be upset with us. We delay accountability because we're afraid of hurting feelings. We compromise on standards because we're hoping to keep everyone happy.

Leadership requires making decisions that aren't always popular, but are necessary!

Over the years, I've learned something very important:

“The person who needs to like you the most is you.”

I'm not talking about arrogance or believing you're always right. I'm talking about being comfortable with who you are, knowing your values, recognizing both your strengths and your shortcomings, and being able to look in the mirror at the end of the day with a clear conscience.

When you know you've acted with integrity, treated people fairly, listened with respect, and made the best decision you could with the information you had, you can sleep well—even if someone disagrees with you.

Leadership will never earn unanimous approval.

The older I get, the more I realize that peace doesn't come from everyone liking me. It comes from knowing I've tried to do the right thing.

Peg Tobin, RN

Healthcare Leadership Strategist | Executive Coach | Speaker | Author | Founder & President, Tobin & Associates