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September 2, 2025

Imposter syndrome affects accomplished individuals who doubt their abilities, fearing exposure as frauds. It’s common in new roles, linked to perfectionism, and impacts leadership and self-confidence dynamics.

September 1, 2025

Systems thinking emphasizes understanding interdependencies, redefining problems iteratively, and engaging diverse stakeholders to co-create solutions. This article outlines a four-step framework.

August 31, 2025

Data show that many people are leaving traditional jobs to pursue side gigs—and that many more aspire to make this leap. One of the things that holds people back is uncertainty about the timing. In our work, we’ve identified five factors to consider.

Self-Management

From a middle-class upbringing to pioneering microbial genomics, this author's journey is a testament to resilience, mentorship, and the push for diversity in STEM.

August 27, 2025

Many leaders today are struggling to balance the aspiration of being supportive with the reality of feeling overwhelmed by their own to-do list. But when a well-meaning leader becomes the default problem-solver, the entire organization pays the price...

Physician well-being is vital for healthcare and patient safety. This article explores how virtues, values, and human flourishing shape "the good doctor" enhance well-being.

Operations and Policy

August 18, 2025

When stepping into a new leadership role, giving feedback can feel risky—but delaying it can be just as costly. Thoughtful, well-timed feedback can build credibility, strengthen relationships, and set the foundation for a culture of trust and account...

A healthcare practice needs targeted website traffic to attract patients. Effective strategies include SEO, content marketing, and social media. Expertise in healthcare-specific sites is essential.

August 12, 2025

Demographic change isn’t coming—it’s here, and it’s reshaping labor markets, consumer behavior, and economic growth. Businesses that cling to youth-centric product and talent strategies alone risk missing out on one of the greatest growth opportuniti...

Quality and Risk

September 2, 2025

Imposter syndrome affects accomplished individuals who doubt their abilities, fearing exposure as frauds. It’s common in new roles, linked to perfectionism, and impacts leadership and self-confidence dynamics.

August 17, 2025

The proposed legislation reduces federal health care funding, increases Medicaid out-of-pocket costs, restricts ACA marketplace access, and withdraws subsidies for many lawfully present immigrants, likely raising premiums and straining local systems.

August 11, 2025

Recent Stark Law updates affect physician ownership, hospital relocation, and compliance. Doctors must stay informed and delegate compliance tasks to avoid legal and audit risks.

Strategy and Innovation

September 1, 2025

Systems thinking emphasizes understanding interdependencies, redefining problems iteratively, and engaging diverse stakeholders to co-create solutions. This article outlines a four-step framework.

July 27, 2025

True leadership and compassion involve selfless dedication, resilience, and unwavering commitment to serving others, especially those who are marginalized and suffering. Mother Marianne Cope's life exemplifies the power of faith, tenacity, and sacrif...

AI will revolutionize healthcare by automating administrative tasks, enhancing diagnostic accuracy, and personalizing treatments. AI-powered virtual assistants will improve patient care, while educational institutions will train future professionals ...

Motivations and Thinking Style

July 31, 2025

The integration of generative AI into the workplace represents a tremendous opportunity to enhance productivity, creativity, and innovation. But new research shows that it can have a downside: a study of over 3,500 people found that using AI tools le...

A psychiatric resident treated a non-English-speaking patient without a translator, highlighting the need for accurate medical translation. Federal laws now mandate translation services, yet conveying complex medical information remains challenging e...

July 14, 2025

Leaders who take on impossible goals don’t do it because they lack judgment—they do it because pushing back feels risky to them. The real leadership skill is not figuring out how to do it all; it’s knowing when and how to push back.

Problem Solving

August 26, 2025

Patients need to communicate clearly with their health care provider. But that’s getting more difficult for those in the U.S. who don’t speak English.

Rural U.S. areas lack sufficient doctors, hospitals, and specialists, leading to delayed treatment and higher death rates compared to urban areas. Solutions like telemedicine, mobile clinics, and training healthcare workers can help bridge this gap, ...

August 14, 2025

Companies want to rapidly digitize procurement by exploiting emerging technologies like AI. However, traditional IT investment and adoption processes are often too slow and rigid. To overcome the obstacles, BP, Otto Group, and Walmart have developed ...

Finance

August 31, 2025

Data show that many people are leaving traditional jobs to pursue side gigs—and that many more aspire to make this leap. One of the things that holds people back is uncertainty about the timing. In our work, we’ve identified five factors to consider.

This article aids medical professionals in strategizing student loan repayment or forgiveness based on their income, role, and career flexibility.

August 3, 2025

For years, it has been argued that simply increasing the representation of women in the workforce would be enough to eliminate the wage gap, but it isn’t enough. New research shows that adding women to a group does help—but only to a certain point.

Team Building and Teamwork

Team grit, combining passion and perseverance, predicts healthcare success. This article defines grit, offers strategies to identify it, and describes fostering gritty teams.

This article examines how healthcare leaders can build psychological safety, detailing its history, four stages, guiding principles, 15 strategies, myth debunking, hands-on exercises, and assessment questions.

March 7, 2025

The author outlines the signs to watch out for to help you assess whether your boss is toxic, and offers strategies to try if you’re finding yourself in this impossibly difficult situation.

Professional Capabilities

April 12, 2024
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AAPL believes physician leaders who are pursuing leadership education and training — and the organizations that are supporting their effort — should be able to clearly see the value of their time, money, and effort.

The principle of being one ahead, commonly used by magicians to create surprise, also benefits the healthcare profession by enhancing efficiency and creating impactful results.

This episode discusses the critical importance of addressing mental health and well-being among healthcare workers. It emphasizes the need for systemic changes to reduce burnout, improve workplace environments, and eliminate the stigma surrounding me...

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