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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...

July/August 2025

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.

July/August 2025

Physician-spread misinformation during COVID-19 led to controversy and new standards for professionalism, with future complaints expected. Steps to protect against misinformation are discussed.

July 7, 2025

New research, including a nationally representative study of U.S. workers, suggests that presenteeism isn’t simply a matter of personal choice or lack of sick leave—it’s a structural problem rooted in how jobs are designed and workplace expectations ...

July 3, 2025

For leaders at all levels, the quality of the outcomes you get from people is usually determined by the quality of your relationships with them.

July 1, 2025

It’s easy to view the debates between company leaders and employees over return-to-office mandates as overreaction on both sides: out-of-touch senior executives who don’t understand that the world has changed versus pampered, entitled, and unmotivate...

Embracing mortality can motivate a purposeful, fulfilling life, prioritizing meaningful activities, deep relationships, and passions, enhancing clarity and focus.

June 17, 2025

The author shares her experiences with over 22 caregivers, highlighting cultural clashes and the struggles of modern motherhood in America.

This article presents several pieces of advice from the writings of Mark Twain that are applicable to the modern healthcare professional.

June 5, 2025

If you and your team are too busy, it’s essential to take time to figure out how to work differently.

May 23, 2025

Caregiving intertwines with spirituality, impacting clinical practice. Physicians are urged to consider patients' spiritual beliefs, enhancing treatment efficacy and patient well-being.

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