Episode 11 Show Notes with Chris Kramer:
Chris Kramer is a pediatric nurse and clinical quality specialist for Cincinnati Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he lives in a suburban community with his wife, a nurse practitioner, and their three children. Kramer has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Kentucky University and a Master of Science in Nursing Administration from California University of Pennsylvania. He has published peer-reviewed articles that focus on clinical intervention and improvement, in the American Association of Critical Care Nursing journal and the Association of Vascular Access journal. But Kramer’s passion for nursing stems from the heart which is emphasized in his new book The Good Things in Life: A Nurse's Story of Connection.
Chris & I Discuss:
-The importance of the investment his parents placed on education
-The 4 year journey of writing his book, The Good Things in Life: A Nurse's Story of Connection.
-How his friend Katie helped hold him accountable for content
-How his friend Danny lent a hand as a graphic artist
-Rules of connection
-Why the formula Effort + Communication works
-How when we put forth “effort” we get it back and more
-The power of looking someone in the eyes
-How a smile gives both parties a rush of endorphins
-Why self awareness is hard, but important
-Why he and I turned out to love endurance activities
-Importance of being uncomfortable
-Friday “Pizza Picnics” & “Joey Specials”
-Follow him on Instagram @ckramer_thegoodthings
-Need a fun holiday gift for a reader? You can purchase the book on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1734996773/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_OYmZFbM19C50N
