Women of color have to contend with additional pejorative stereotypes. While the responsibility for leveling the playing field lies first and foremost with company leaders, women of color can adopt strategies to survive and succeed in spite of the in...
As we consume news and information in different ways than in past generations, it is both an opportunity and a challenge for physicians to make use of social media platforms to inform and connect with each other … and their patients.
Leaders want teams that work hard and persevere in the face of challenges. But it’s not enough to nurture grit among your employees. You also need to encourage grace – decency, respect, and generosity, all of which mark a person as someone with whom ...
In this podcast episode of SoundPractice, host Mike Sacopulos interviews Susan Fink Childs, FACMPE. They discuss her book The Emotionally Intelligent Physician Leader, Child's philosophy on communication in the healthcare practice, and provides hints...
Charismatic leadership depends almost entirely on the personality of the person who is fulfilling the leadership role. This article argues that although charismatic leadership will come easily and more naturally to some than to others, it is not an “...
As a manager, it’s a tricky balance to promote accountability for business outcomes while demonstrating kindness to individuals on your team. How do you find the sweet spot between being compassionate and holding people responsible?
The American Association for Physician Leadership has announced the publication of a new book, Lessons Learned: Stories from Women Leaders in STEM, which addresses the lack of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) through...
Leaders often struggle to come across as authentic. New research finds that one reason is they frequently choose to present their strengths and intentionally avoid disclosing their weaknesses.
As you embark upon this new phase of life, you are likely activating plan A. But as we all know, sometimes things don’t always go as planned. So, Plan B and maybe even plan C need to be considered in case unforeseen events occur to alter plan A.
