October2025 Newsletter


National Learning and Development Month reminds us all of the importance of supporting education and learning at every stage of life. Education and learning are critical to your progress. Here are a few things you can do to keep learning this month.

Participate in the Department Learning Challenge

We’re continuing our friendly competition! Departments compete by completing learning activities. The department with the most completed activities wins a prize! It’s a great way to learn something new while connecting with your team.

Click here to register your department.

Participate in our Monthly Skillsoft Percipio Learning Challenge

    We’re also continuing our monthly learning challenge. Team members can engage in a friendly competition with other team members as they grow their skills. You can win a prize for competing in this challenge as well. Click here to sign up.

    People Leaders — Explore Skillsoft Percipio’s Customized Learning Programs

    Need something specific for your team? We can create customized learning programs for Baptist teams and departments. Contact our office to discuss your learning and development needs.  

    Career Tip of the Month: Be Proactive About Your Growth

    At any stage in your career, one of the most powerful things you can do is take ownership of your development. Don’t wait for opportunities — create them. 

    Here’s how:

    • Ask questions and seek clarity — it shows initiative and helps you learn faster.
    • Volunteer for stretch assignments that push you outside your comfort zone.
    • Build relationships with people across departments. Networking isn’t just for job hunting — it’s how you learn and grow.
    • Keep a learning mindset. Every experience, even a mistake, is a chance to grow.

    Being proactive helps you build confidence, gain visibility and accelerate your career path. It also shows leaders you’re invested in your future.

    Upcoming Visits

    Our team is coming to a facility near you! Check out our travel schedule below. We’re excited to connect in person, answer questions and provide support.

    Mississippi Baptist Medical Center

    Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 | 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Cafeteria

    Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi

    Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 | 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Cafeteria 

    Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis

    Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025 | 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Cafeteria

    Congratulations to our Skillsoft Percipio Leaderboard Learners!

    If you want to level up your skills, visit Skillsoft Percipio and find a course for you. To request access, please contact our office. We’ll be glad to assist you in setting up an account.

    Skill Build Workshop Update

    For fiscal year 2026, our Skill Build Workshops will be offered every other month. That means we won’t have a workshop in October, but we’ll be back in November to connect with you. In the meantime, click here to access our 2025 Workshop archive.

    Coming in November: National Career Development Month!

    November is all about career development, and we have some fun activities planned across the system. Stay tuned for details!

    For more information on Learning Programs or Career Advising:

    Contact us

    901-227-3844 | cfcd@bmhcc.org

    Visit us

    cfcd.baptistonline.org

    By Ashley B.
    Ashley B. Office Coordinator