Harmony by Design: Navigating Work and Life in Healthcare

Harmony by Design: Navigating Work and Life in Healthcare reimagines how we approach well-being in a fast-paced, high-pressure world. Rather than striving for a rigid sense of balance, this book introduces a more flexible and fulfilling concept: harmony. It’s about aligning your values, goals, and daily actions to create a life that feels whole and sustainable. Authors Sharon M. Weinstein, Marla J. Vannucci, and Katie Boston-Leary blend practical tools with thoughtful reflection, drawing from the latest nursing competencies and real-world challenges to help readers manage stress, lead with empathy, and build meaningful careers without sacrificing personal well-being.

Harmony by Design is more than a guide — it's a blueprint for living and leading with clarity, compassion, and purpose. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, leader, or student, this book offers the tools and mindset for you to thrive in both your work and your life.

Also available: Learning Guide and Workbook for Harmony by Design, including tools, activities, and resources to help put harmony concepts into practice.

Sharon M. Weinstein, MS, RN, CRNI-R®, CVP, CSP, FAAN, is the CEO of SMW Group LLC, partner at Diagnostic Think LLC, Chair at the HBA Ambassador Learning Center Impact Workshops, and the American Nurses Enterprise Innovation Community Manager.

Marla J. Vannucci, PhD, is the owner and Executive Director of Blue Sage Psychotherapy Group PLLC and an Adjunct Professor in Adler University’s Clinical Psychology program.

Katie Boston-Leary, PhD, MBA, MHA, RN, NEA-BC, FADLN, FAONL, is the Senior Vice President of Equity and Engagement at the American Nurses Enterprise and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Maryland School of Nursing and the School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University.