When a CEO transition fails, it’s often because the incoming leader isn’t skilled at managing the power dynamics. They’re complex because the key players — the board, the outgoing CEO, and the new one — have different agendas. Designated successors n...

This article explores why so many Asian employees see their careers suddenly stagnate, and offers five actions organizations can take to help employees move past this roadblock. Further, the authors explain why increased investment in Asian employees...

Managers spend 20% of their time on average managing team conflict. Over the past three decades, the authors have studied thousands of team conflicts around the world and have identified four common patterns of team conflict. The authors suggest stra...

This article discusses the six most common emotional responses that patients have to illness and hospitalization.

The FTC’s new noncompete rule adopts a comprehensive prohibition on the use of noncompete clauses in any U.S. industry with any worker, including those at senior executive levels. The rule is promulgated using the FTC’s authority to determine practic...

The board of directors is critical to a company’s organizational structure, overseeing management and protecting shareholders’ interests. In science-driven companies, the board’s role extends beyond traditional business and financial oversight to inc...

As we grow or change, our identity transitions are often invisible — unless we do the work to help others see our changes. This can be particularly true for people who have worked at a company for a long time. If you’re feeling like your colleagues a...

AAPL welcomes new board members and recognizes members awarded fellowship.

Companies are investing in — and talking about — mental health more often these days. But employees aren’t reporting a corresponding rise in well-being. Why? The author, who wrote a book on mental health and work last year, explores several key ways ...

The business plan is the basic tool that entrepreneurs in the health sector need to transform their idea into an opportunity and make it happen. Evaluating the opportunity is the first step in the process.

The 2024 AAPL Leadership Conference in Nashville wrapped up with a keynote address on AAPL’s Future Direction & ROI of Physician Leadership as well as a Career Workshop.

Day two of the AAPL Leadership Conference included two keynote addresses and another full course load of breakout sessions.