Leading With Inspiration

The last year has presented hardships for many of us, especially our healthcare workers on the frontline.  The UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas wanted to find a way to uplift the spirits of their workers and provided a unique opportunity to look for the good in a difficult time.

In August 2020, UMC Health System offered a 30-day challenge through their portal platform called Inspire Me. Over the course of 30 days, employees were encouraged to think of one thing or one person that inspired them throughout their day. It could be anything—how they responded in a tough situation, the way they made you and everyone around them feel important, or how patient they were—that makes you reflect and want to be better. The wellness committee brought this portal challenge to life by creating Inspiration Boards throughout the breakrooms for staff to post notes for everyone to see.

The company had 246 employees participate in the Inspire Me Challenge and one employee shared “I found so much inspiration in people; I just had to look for it. I am happy to participate in this challenge. My favorite one to date of all the health challenges.”

Inspiration can be found all around us. We just need to look for it!