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Time, energy, and money are key to a productive life and career. Understanding career stages and managing them well can reduce anxiety and prevent burnout.

June 26, 2025

This case study underscores the profound impact that medical and psychological interventions can have on an individual's life and well-being.

The Stanford marshmallow experiment by Walter Mischel in the late 1960s studied delayed gratification in children and influenced various fields, including medicine.

June 18, 2025

In business environments where adaptation is paramount, leaders who systematically uncover and leverage hidden feedback gain an unmatched competitive advantage: They see around corners others miss, repair cracks before they become chasms, and build t...

Sexual misconduct is underreported, yet data shows a high prevalence, especially among women. In healthcare, nurses and female medical students face significant harassment, with many incidents going unreported due to fear of retaliation. Effective in...

June 9, 2025

Quiet quitting, the Great Resignation, chronically low engagement numbers, increasing numbers of labor disputes, demands for equity and dignity in the workplace—business leaders have been warily watching these trends for years and fighting each fire ...

May 25, 2025

Research has shown that when employees feel heard, their engagement rises and their performance improves, delivering big benefits to their firms. Yet 117 studies on workplace listening reveal that many managers aren’t good listeners. This article des...

This article discusses how accountability, humility, and vulnerability in healthcare leadership—especially between CMOs and CNOs—enhance patient care and organizational excellence.

Physicians are enhancing U.S. healthcare by redesigning care access, payment, and delivery, aiming for operational excellence and setting high expectations for future leaders.

May 11, 2025

Bulky practices with large reception areas, multiple exam rooms, and numerous support staff are not the only path to success. Smaller, agile practices can offer job satisfaction and financial stability, while still providing high-quality, personalize...

May 5, 2025

By acknowledging and embracing the inevitability of death and the inherent suffering in life, we can transform our existence, find deeper meaning, and unlock our creative potential, leading to personal growth and transcendence.

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A curriculum using the DiSC® personality test helped medicine residents understand their personalities and leadership styles, improving communication and confidence in leadership skills.

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The American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) changed its name from the American College of Physician Executives (ACPE) in 2014. We may have changed our name, but we are the same organization that has been serving physician leaders since 1975.

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