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March 5, 2026

A marketing executive who paused his career for a decade to homeschool his neurodiverse daughter contemplates how to reenter the workforce after she leaves for college.

The article explores using validated metrics, like the Kirkpatrick Model, to assess physician leadership programs, emphasizing tailored goals for clinical environments.

A journey reveals the power of health, connection, and reflection, emphasizing sustainable habits, well-being, and balance over restrictive diets and setbacks.

Women are a growing force in U.S. medicine but face challenges like caregiving. Supportive workplace policies are key to retaining them and ensuring care access.

Dr. Chuck Stoner discusses effective leadership in healthcare, focusing on emotional intelligence, physician challenges, and actionable growth strategies for leaders.

Leadership programs for physicians and APPs, like Inova Schar's with capstone projects, show strong impacts on leadership, care quality, reputation, and financial benefits.

Fortitude training reduced burnout in healthcare workers. A study found increased fortitude and decreased burnout in the experimental group after 3 months.

AAPL is focused on adapting professional associations to the evolving healthcare landscape, including technological advancements, policy changes, and shifting professional needs. It addresses these challenges through innovative approaches, prioritizi...

January 8, 2026

Since becoming the global managing partner of McKinsey & Company in 2021, Bob Sternfels has had to navigate a series of thorny challenges. He has taken steps to restore the consulting firm’s reputation after several high-profile scandals, most notabl...

December 25, 2025

AI transforms fragmented systems, enabling doctors to reclaim time and connect deeply with patients by uncovering their stories and providing meaningful care.

December 22, 2025

Many high-performing executives operate like caffeinated squirrels—hyper-driven, fast-moving, and constantly generating ideas—but their unchecked energy can create chaos, dilute strategy, and exhaust teams. While this intensity often looks like leade...

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