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Motivations and Thinking Style

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.

May 9, 2025

Psychological safety—a shared belief among team members that it’s OK to speak up with candor—has become a popular concept. However, as its popularity has grown, so too have misconceptions about it. Such misunderstandings can lead to frustration among...

Healthcare change is slow, with innovation often resisted because of the status quo and "not invented here" mindset. This article explores disruptive innovation and strategies for its adoption.

April 4, 2025

Companies today face adaptive challenges. Changes in societies, markets, customers, competition, and technology around the globe are forcing organizations to clarify their values, develop new strategies, and learn new ways of operating. Often the tou...

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