November 5, 2024 • 16 mins
Welcome to HTM On The Line, where we go beyond the technical aspects of the Healthcare Technology Management industry and explore into personal mastery. In today’s episode, we explore the internal battles that every professional faces—the fight between staying the same or growing, and how mastering yourself is key to success. We discuss the power of authenticity, discipline, and self-belief, showing how these values not only build trust and opportunities in the HTM field but also lead to lasting personal fulfillment. This episode challenges listeners to rise above fear, embrace discipline, and recognize that everything they need for greatness is already within them.
We are immensely grateful to our partners— College of Biomedical Equipment Technology, A.M. BICKFORD, INC., UptimeServices, PM BIOMEDICAL, FSI and Talent Exclusive—for their support in making this podcast possible. Their dedication to advancing the Healthcare Technology Management industry is truly commendable. For more information about their contributions and services, please visit their websites.
For more podcast episodes, motivational videos, blogs, and newsletters, make sure to visit our website at htmontheline.com. We look forward to connecting with you.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Hey everyone, Welcome back to another episode of HTM
On the Line.
I'm your host, Bryant HawkinsSr.
Before we get started, I wantto share a quick message from
our sponsor.
Your support for them helpskeep this podcast going, so
thank you.
Now on to our sponsor.
Speaker 2 (00:20):
Today's podcast is brought to you by FSI.
Today's podcast is brought toyou by FSI.
Optimize your hospitalfacilities and healthcare
technology management operationswith FSI's CMMS platform.
They're comprehensive,cloud-based maintenance
management software isstandardized, scalable and
designed to empower your teamwith accurate, practical and
(00:42):
impactful data.
Now let's jump into this week'spodcast you don't owe it to
(01:09):
anyone else.
Speaker 1 (01:12):
You owe it to you, to that young, eager version of
yourself who walks into thisindustry eyes bright, with
ambition, ready to learn, readyto make a difference.
You are the professional youcould become, the leader inside
of you who's waiting for thatpush, waiting to rise and take
(01:35):
their place in this field.
Forget the noise, Forget whatthey say about your path, the
doubts, the critics.
This isn't about them.
This is about the drive withinyou that tells you to go beyond
the standard, to push boundariesand create change in an
(01:57):
industry that touches lives inprofound ways.
Htm isn't just a job.
It's a commitment, a calling.
It's stepping into each day,prepared to face challenges, to
innovate, to ensure technologyserves its highest purpose
(02:19):
saving lives.
And in those moments when thework feels endless, when
obstacles seem insurmountableand the temptation to coast
creeps in, remember this Life.
In this industry, the impactyou create is defined not by the
easy days, but by the days youchoose to fight for progress.
(02:43):
But by the days you choose tofight for progress.
Life is pressing forward,advocating for quality and
ensuring every device, everysystem is at its best.
Not because it's easy, butbecause it's essential.
(03:03):
People will have opinions onhow you should do things, on
what's good enough or where youfit in this complex network of
professionals.
They'll outline your limits,but they don't know your
capacity.
It's on you to find your path,to follow your vision for better
patient care, more effectivetechnology management and an HTM
(03:27):
community that leads by exampleIn a world where people often
pass the baton, hand overresponsibilities and wait for
someone else to step up.
You owe it to yourself and thisindustry to be the one who
(03:47):
takes the lead.
You owe it to yourself to bethe voice of change, to be the
professional who not only meetsexpectations but redefines them.
The greatest experience in HTMis yet to be written, and it
(04:08):
starts with you.
It starts with your decision tomove, to act, to innovate and
to inspire.
You are the hero this industryneeds, and the legacy you build
today will set the tone fortomorrow.
(04:44):
It's been a while since I lastspoke to my younger self, two
years to be exact but today,talking to you, my HTM family, I
think it's time to revisitthose lessons, because older me
has learned a thing or two.
I've learned to appreciate thepeople you meet in this industry
(05:06):
and be humbled by the lossesyou may encounter to navigate
the complex challenges of lifeand work in this industry, and
to find meaning in the chaos.
To those of you who are new tothis industry or who are
doubting your place within it,there's no sudden door that
(05:29):
swings open and fills you withall the answers.
In the htm industry, as in life, understanding comes in
fragments, through trial,failure and resilience, and
that's okay.
It's not something to fear.
It's a source of strength.
(05:52):
You might think that othersaround you have everything
figured out.
Let me tell you they'renavigating their own unknowns,
just like you.
You might believe there must besome certainty, some unchanging
truth to rely on.
And while we pursue excellenceand innovation in HTM, remember
(06:23):
that the field and life itselfis ever evolving.
Centuries ago, bleeding out wasconsidered medical treatment.
Today, you're part of anindustry that ensures medical
technology is precise, reliableand life-saving.
That's progress, and progressis always a work in progress,
(06:46):
just like you.
So if you're feeling unpreparedto step further into your
potential, stop.
Don't believe for a second thatyou lack what others have.
This field, this world, is rawmaterial.
Some people mold it intosomething meaningful and others
(07:07):
let it pass by the secret.
There is no secret.
You take what's in front of youand make something of it, no
matter how messy or uncertain.
There will never be a perfectmoment.
There will never be a day whenevery answer is clear.
(07:30):
So start now.
Venture out, explore thechallenges, embrace the chaos,
Make your own music in themiddle of the industry's noise.
No one else can write yourstory, solve your puzzle or
chart your course.
That's on you.
(07:53):
To those of you who see thechallenges and think maybe not
today, know this waiting for theright moment only ensures it
will never come.
In this industry, we talk aboutopportunity, about seizing
moments to make a difference forthe patient, the clinician, the
(08:15):
team, and sometimes thatopportunity looks like a narrow
window, a fleeting chance.
When it's in front of you, juststep up, execute, because while
many wait for conditions to beperfect, the ones who make a
(08:36):
difference are the ones whostart where they are with what
they have.
Let me share one more thingTrust yourself.
If something doesn't feel right, adjust.
If a project or a job doesn'talign with your goals, don't be
afraid to step away.
(08:56):
Your intuition is valuable,especially in an industry as
dynamic and impactful as HTM.
Learn to listen to it.
You're in a field where whatyou do matters deeply to
patients, to families, tohealthcare as a whole.
(09:18):
Don't let doubt, talk you outof taking action.
This journey in HTM and in lifeis not about perfection.
It's about showing up.
It's about having the courageto be seen, to share your ideas
and to know that, even whenplans don't work out as expected
(09:39):
, you're moving forward.
You are building strength,learning to pivot and finding
new ways to contribute.
So to my HTM family, remindyourself that you're strong
enough, bold enough and capableenough.
(10:00):
Step into your role withconfidence, not just because
it's your job, but because it'syour calling.
And in doing so you won't justwitness change, you'll be the
reason it happens.
Trust that.
(10:21):
Trust you, and I promise thisfield and your world will change
for the better.
When I was younger, thoughts ofambition and dreams filled every
(10:44):
corner of my mind, just likethe New Orleans Saints stuff.
They decorated my room.
Back then.
Those thoughts represented morethan just a team.
They represented possibility.
They captured the feeling ofendless opportunities, the
thrill of game-winning moments,the energy of a great past
(11:07):
completed the pulse of lifeitself.
For a young kid, they stood asa symbol of what life could
become.
I mention this now because, inthe world of healthcare
technology management.
Life becomes more complex, theresponsibilities we carry as
(11:32):
professionals shift our focusand what once was pure potential
now feels like pressing reality.
We see the shift from dreamingto doing, from wondering to
managing, and that's necessary.
But here's the thing we don'thave to choose between them.
(11:56):
We're capable of both,balancing the demands of the
present while keeping alive thespirit of dreaming.
Looking around my workspacetoday, you wouldn't know that
kid with the posters everexisted.
There are no symbols of thatworld on my walls now, no
(12:19):
reminders of the excitement, thewonder, the belief that
anything is possible.
And while those tangiblereminders may not be there, the
essence of what they representedshould never disappear.
For us in the HTM industry, it'snot about hanging up posters on
(12:41):
the wall, but about keeping thespirit they symbolized alive.
The hope, the excitement, theenergy these are the forces that
push innovation, inspireproblem solving and remind us
why we do what we do.
These qualities are what allowus to look beyond the day-to-day
(13:06):
responsibilities and envision abrighter, more advanced future
for patient care and technology,for patient care and technology
.
Don't let the routines anddemands of the day-to-day make
you forget that spark.
Don't let the practicalities.
Take away that inner fire.
(13:27):
Our imagination shouldn't fadeas we grow older.
It should evolve within us,fueling us to think bigger, aim
higher and dream bolder.
Taking down those symbolicposters shouldn't mean filling a
space with emptiness.
(13:47):
It should mean making room fornew visions, new dreams and new
realities.
So I ask you to pause andreflect how much of life and
work is unexplored simplybecause we've boxed ourselves in
calling it our daily grind.
(14:07):
We knew better once, when westarted out in this field, when
we were learning and exploring,we knew there was more, and
there still is.
The beauty of HTM, the reasonit continues to be a field of
promise and passion, is becausewe're always one step, one
(14:30):
decision, one bold idea awayfrom transforming it.
We're never too deep into arole to shift our approach.
We've never too seasoned torevisit that idea that's been
lingering in the back of ourminds.
What you see around you, theprocesses, the systems, the
(14:53):
technologies it's not all thereis.
And as professionals, we mustremind ourselves that we're not
just part of the technologies.
It's not all there is.
And as professionals, we mustremind ourselves that we're not
just part of the machine.
We're the innovators, thedreamers and the change makers.
Reality is not a fixed set ofrules.
It's a canvas we shape, andwhen we stop dreaming, we stop
(15:17):
innovating.
When we stop innovating, westop growing.
And when we stop growing, westop living.
So maybe I don't have thoseposters anymore, but I have
something better the ability tostep out each day to engage with
the world, to explore theboundaries of what's possible in
(15:38):
the HTM industry.
We all do this industry.
This world is reaching out,asking us to step up, to
remember the dreams we tuckedaway and to bring them forward,
turning them into something real.
One decision, one project, onestep at a time.
(16:00):
Keep dreaming HTM, keepbuilding, keep living and
remember to look up from time totime and enjoy the ride.
Hey everyone, Welcome back to another episode of HTM
On the Line.
I'm your host, Bryant HawkinsSr.
Before we get started, I wantto share a quick message from
our sponsor.
Your support for them helpskeep this podcast going, so
thank you.
Now on to our sponsor.
Speaker 2 (00:20):
Today's podcast is brought to you by FSI.
Today's podcast is brought toyou by FSI.
Optimize your hospitalfacilities and healthcare
technology management operationswith FSI's CMMS platform.
They're comprehensive,cloud-based maintenance
management software isstandardized, scalable and
designed to empower your teamwith accurate, practical and
(00:42):
impactful data.
Now let's jump into this week'spodcast you don't owe it to
(01:09):
anyone else.
Speaker 1 (01:12):
You owe it to you, to that young, eager version of
yourself who walks into thisindustry eyes bright, with
ambition, ready to learn, readyto make a difference.
You are the professional youcould become, the leader inside
of you who's waiting for thatpush, waiting to rise and take
(01:35):
their place in this field.
Forget the noise, Forget whatthey say about your path, the
doubts, the critics.
This isn't about them.
This is about the drive withinyou that tells you to go beyond
the standard, to push boundariesand create change in an
(01:57):
industry that touches lives inprofound ways.
Htm isn't just a job.
It's a commitment, a calling.
It's stepping into each day,prepared to face challenges, to
innovate, to ensure technologyserves its highest purpose
(02:19):
saving lives.
And in those moments when thework feels endless, when
obstacles seem insurmountableand the temptation to coast
creeps in, remember this Life.
In this industry, the impactyou create is defined not by the
easy days, but by the days youchoose to fight for progress.
(02:43):
But by the days you choose tofight for progress.
Life is pressing forward,advocating for quality and
ensuring every device, everysystem is at its best.
Not because it's easy, butbecause it's essential.
(03:03):
People will have opinions onhow you should do things, on
what's good enough or where youfit in this complex network of
professionals.
They'll outline your limits,but they don't know your
capacity.
It's on you to find your path,to follow your vision for better
patient care, more effectivetechnology management and an HTM
(03:27):
community that leads by exampleIn a world where people often
pass the baton, hand overresponsibilities and wait for
someone else to step up.
You owe it to yourself and thisindustry to be the one who
(03:47):
takes the lead.
You owe it to yourself to bethe voice of change, to be the
professional who not only meetsexpectations but redefines them.
The greatest experience in HTMis yet to be written, and it
(04:08):
starts with you.
It starts with your decision tomove, to act, to innovate and
to inspire.
You are the hero this industryneeds, and the legacy you build
today will set the tone fortomorrow.
(04:44):
It's been a while since I lastspoke to my younger self, two
years to be exact but today,talking to you, my HTM family, I
think it's time to revisitthose lessons, because older me
has learned a thing or two.
I've learned to appreciate thepeople you meet in this industry
(05:06):
and be humbled by the lossesyou may encounter to navigate
the complex challenges of lifeand work in this industry, and
to find meaning in the chaos.
To those of you who are new tothis industry or who are
doubting your place within it,there's no sudden door that
(05:29):
swings open and fills you withall the answers.
In the htm industry, as in life, understanding comes in
fragments, through trial,failure and resilience, and
that's okay.
It's not something to fear.
It's a source of strength.
(05:52):
You might think that othersaround you have everything
figured out.
Let me tell you they'renavigating their own unknowns,
just like you.
You might believe there must besome certainty, some unchanging
truth to rely on.
And while we pursue excellenceand innovation in HTM, remember
(06:23):
that the field and life itselfis ever evolving.
Centuries ago, bleeding out wasconsidered medical treatment.
Today, you're part of anindustry that ensures medical
technology is precise, reliableand life-saving.
That's progress, and progressis always a work in progress,
(06:46):
just like you.
So if you're feeling unpreparedto step further into your
potential, stop.
Don't believe for a second thatyou lack what others have.
This field, this world, is rawmaterial.
Some people mold it intosomething meaningful and others
(07:07):
let it pass by the secret.
There is no secret.
You take what's in front of youand make something of it, no
matter how messy or uncertain.
There will never be a perfectmoment.
There will never be a day whenevery answer is clear.
(07:30):
So start now.
Venture out, explore thechallenges, embrace the chaos,
Make your own music in themiddle of the industry's noise.
No one else can write yourstory, solve your puzzle or
chart your course.
That's on you.
(07:53):
To those of you who see thechallenges and think maybe not
today, know this waiting for theright moment only ensures it
will never come.
In this industry, we talk aboutopportunity, about seizing
moments to make a difference forthe patient, the clinician, the
(08:15):
team, and sometimes thatopportunity looks like a narrow
window, a fleeting chance.
When it's in front of you, juststep up, execute, because while
many wait for conditions to beperfect, the ones who make a
(08:36):
difference are the ones whostart where they are with what
they have.
Let me share one more thingTrust yourself.
If something doesn't feel right, adjust.
If a project or a job doesn'talign with your goals, don't be
afraid to step away.
(08:56):
Your intuition is valuable,especially in an industry as
dynamic and impactful as HTM.
Learn to listen to it.
You're in a field where whatyou do matters deeply to
patients, to families, tohealthcare as a whole.
(09:18):
Don't let doubt, talk you outof taking action.
This journey in HTM and in lifeis not about perfection.
It's about showing up.
It's about having the courageto be seen, to share your ideas
and to know that, even whenplans don't work out as expected
(09:39):
, you're moving forward.
You are building strength,learning to pivot and finding
new ways to contribute.
So to my HTM family, remindyourself that you're strong
enough, bold enough and capableenough.
(10:00):
Step into your role withconfidence, not just because
it's your job, but because it'syour calling.
And in doing so you won't justwitness change, you'll be the
reason it happens.
Trust that.
(10:21):
Trust you, and I promise thisfield and your world will change
for the better.
When I was younger, thoughts ofambition and dreams filled every
(10:44):
corner of my mind, just likethe New Orleans Saints stuff.
They decorated my room.
Back then.
Those thoughts represented morethan just a team.
They represented possibility.
They captured the feeling ofendless opportunities, the
thrill of game-winning moments,the energy of a great past
(11:07):
completed the pulse of lifeitself.
For a young kid, they stood asa symbol of what life could
become.
I mention this now because, inthe world of healthcare
technology management.
Life becomes more complex, theresponsibilities we carry as
(11:32):
professionals shift our focusand what once was pure potential
now feels like pressing reality.
We see the shift from dreamingto doing, from wondering to
managing, and that's necessary.
But here's the thing we don'thave to choose between them.
(11:56):
We're capable of both,balancing the demands of the
present while keeping alive thespirit of dreaming.
Looking around my workspacetoday, you wouldn't know that
kid with the posters everexisted.
There are no symbols of thatworld on my walls now, no
(12:19):
reminders of the excitement, thewonder, the belief that
anything is possible.
And while those tangiblereminders may not be there, the
essence of what they representedshould never disappear.
For us in the HTM industry, it'snot about hanging up posters on
(12:41):
the wall, but about keeping thespirit they symbolized alive.
The hope, the excitement, theenergy these are the forces that
push innovation, inspireproblem solving and remind us
why we do what we do.
These qualities are what allowus to look beyond the day-to-day
(13:06):
responsibilities and envision abrighter, more advanced future
for patient care and technology,for patient care and technology
.
Don't let the routines anddemands of the day-to-day make
you forget that spark.
Don't let the practicalities.
Take away that inner fire.
(13:27):
Our imagination shouldn't fadeas we grow older.
It should evolve within us,fueling us to think bigger, aim
higher and dream bolder.
Taking down those symbolicposters shouldn't mean filling a
space with emptiness.
(13:47):
It should mean making room fornew visions, new dreams and new
realities.
So I ask you to pause andreflect how much of life and
work is unexplored simplybecause we've boxed ourselves in
calling it our daily grind.
(14:07):
We knew better once, when westarted out in this field, when
we were learning and exploring,we knew there was more, and
there still is.
The beauty of HTM, the reasonit continues to be a field of
promise and passion, is becausewe're always one step, one
(14:30):
decision, one bold idea awayfrom transforming it.
We're never too deep into arole to shift our approach.
We've never too seasoned torevisit that idea that's been
lingering in the back of ourminds.
What you see around you, theprocesses, the systems, the
(14:53):
technologies it's not all thereis.
And as professionals, we mustremind ourselves that we're not
just part of the technologies.
It's not all there is.
And as professionals, we mustremind ourselves that we're not
just part of the machine.
We're the innovators, thedreamers and the change makers.
Reality is not a fixed set ofrules.
It's a canvas we shape, andwhen we stop dreaming, we stop
(15:17):
innovating.
When we stop innovating, westop growing.
And when we stop growing, westop living.
So maybe I don't have thoseposters anymore, but I have
something better the ability tostep out each day to engage with
the world, to explore theboundaries of what's possible in
(15:38):
the HTM industry.
We all do this industry.
This world is reaching out,asking us to step up, to
remember the dreams we tuckedaway and to bring them forward,
turning them into something real.
One decision, one project, onestep at a time.
(16:00):
Keep dreaming HTM, keepbuilding, keep living and
remember to look up from time totime and enjoy the ride.
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