CEOs are seldom dismissed when the company they lead underperforms, in part because they wield considerable power over the board. So how can boards more effectively enforce CEO accountability in the face of poor performance?
Many physician executives face involuntary job loss due to various issues. If you choose to continue working, maintain professionalism, network, and negotiate severance. Don't take firing personally; it's part of the workforce dynamics.
What if healthcare teams could unlock essential skills by stepping outside? Nature-based leadership development enhances focus, creativity, decision-making, trust, and communication.
It is important to recognize the signs of burnout and take steps to address work-life balance, prioritize health, and maintain meaningful relationships. Chronic stress and an unhealthy work environment can lead to physical and emotional exhaustion, u...
Essentialism is about focusing on what truly matters by eliminating distractions, setting boundaries, and making deliberate choices to lead a more purposeful and balanced life.
Leaders must navigate clashes between entrenched systems and disruptive influences with adaptability, avoiding immediate "fight or flight" responses for more refined reactions.
CEOs are seldom dismissed when the company they lead underperforms, in part because they wield considerable power over the board. So how can boards more effectively enforce CEO accountability in the face of poor performance?
This article explores social loafing, its causes, environments prone to it, and its impact on team performance. It offers 12 prevention strategies and a 35-question survey.
To decide whether investing in an app can really make a difference for your employees, ask four key questions of your organization.
Medical gaslighting, where healthcare providers unintentionally dismiss or minimize patients' concerns, risks patient safety by delaying diagnoses and mismanaging care. This issue is worsened by unconscious biases and communication barriers, especial...
With Congress unwilling or unable to pass federal laws in other areas of employment, and federal agencies unlikely to issue broad regulations, the states will take over. The result will be a fragmented legal landscape that will pose significant chall...
Hospitals nationwide assert they won't deny care based on immigration status.
After a historic election year focused on the economy, inflation, and border security, health policy took a backseat in campaign discussions. Yet, major changes are expected in President Trump's second term, particularly concerning the Affordable Car...
Jeffrey A. Lieberman, MD, discusses the potential and risks of psychedelics and cannabis in medicine, stressing the need for responsible use and scientific research.
Online platforms from Amazon to Goodreads to IMDb tap into the so-called “wisdom of the crowd” to rate products and experiences. But recent research suggests that more experienced buyers tend to select better products and therefore expect higher qual...
Many physician executives face involuntary job loss due to various issues. If you choose to continue working, maintain professionalism, network, and negotiate severance. Don't take firing personally; it's part of the workforce dynamics.
Professionals today are focused on doing mode — achieving goals and checking items off of to-do lists to satisfy their managers and companies. But better relationships, bigger-picture strategic and creative thinking, and personal well-being and satis...
Jenna Miller, MD, offers a detailed guide for women physicians facing fertility challenges, highlighting the necessity for medical leaders to address and mitigate obstacles to fertility for those delaying family planning due to their training.
What if healthcare teams could unlock essential skills by stepping outside? Nature-based leadership development enhances focus, creativity, decision-making, trust, and communication.
Drawing on three years of research with senior leaders across industries, the authors create a framework for evaluating whether purpose initiatives are producing long-term value or when they’re leaving companies vulnerable to critique. The authors al...
There are systematic individual differences in how people present themselves, and these differences predict people’s leadership style and competence. When you are able to put thousands of leaders through the same self-report questionnaires, and you l...
This article reviews the economic and political developments of the fourth quarter of 2024 and provides insights into the anticipated trends for the first quarter of 2025.
Investing in business property has pros and cons. Owning offers control and portfolio diversification but increases risk and responsibility. Leasing provides flexibility but less control. Evaluate costs and terms carefully.
U.S. healthcare spending has outpaced GDP, reaching 19.4% by 2027. Aging populations and lack of price regulation drive costs. Significant price variations and little correlation between price and quality contribute to waste. Consumers face higher ou...
The author outlines the signs to watch out for to help you assess whether your boss is toxic, and offers strategies to try if you’re finding yourself in this impossibly difficult situation.
The most-engaged employees work together in ways companies don’t even realize.
Like many other companies, Deloitte realized that its system for evaluating the work of employees — and then training them, promoting them, and paying them accordingly — was increasingly out of step with its objectives. It searched for something nimb...
“Profiles in Success”: Certified Physician Executives Share the Value and ROI of their CPE Education
AAPL believes physician leaders who are pursuing leadership education and training — and the organizations that are supporting their effort — should be able to clearly see the value of their time, money, and effort.
Physician executives in healthcare must balance performance metrics with ethical care. Overemphasis on quantifiable targets can distort goals. Leadership should foster transparency and patient-centered care.
According to a survey by SHRM, 84% of workers believe poorly trained managers create unnecessary work and stress. And poor time management is a huge factor.