The Cottage that Community Built: Bringing Values to Life at Hospice of Elgin.

Send us Fan MailWhat if the last chapter of life could be as beautiful as the first?In this deeply moving episode of The Business Building Blocks Podcast, host Kristina Schmitt sits down with Laura Sherwood, Director of Hospice Partnerships, and Brenda Fleming, Executive Director of Hospice of Elgin, to share the powerful story behind a hospice that’s redefining end-of-life care.You’ll hear:💜 Why Hospice of Elgin was the last to be built in its region—and how that turned into its greatest strength🏡 How a “cottage” in the woods became a symbol of peace, nature, and dignity🌿 What it means to lead with heart in the most human moments of healthcare🔥 How values like “Moments Matter” and “In It Together” are not just written—but livedWhether you’ve faced loss, work in care, or simply want to know how leadership, community, and compassion intersect—you won’t want to miss this one.🌐 Learn more or support the mission: http://elginhospice.com👉 Listen now and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gUaTCL0_Gzg📄 Free Resource: Download The Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life and start leading with confidence! 👉 Get it here: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/the-ultimate-leadership-frameworkFRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS : https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🔗 Stay Connected with Kristina:🌐 Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📸 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼 LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#HospiceWithHeart #LeadershipMatters #MomentsMatter #HospiceOfElgin #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #EndOfLifeCare #PurposeDrivenLeadership #CommunityCare #PodcastEpisode52 ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy