Most physicians have been in a situation in which they had responsibil¬ity without authority — and it is usually frustrating. Feeling like we lack control over clinical decisions can lead to burnout and disengagement. Enter the medical director.

Job seekers worry about negotiating an offer for many reasons, including the worst-case scenario that the offer will be rescinded. Across a series of seven studies, researchers found that these fears are consistently exaggerated: Candidates think the...

The author reflects on her life and career, and the support she received from mentors, family, and friends.

What happens when you have to give a presentation to an audience that might have some professionals who have more expertise on the topic than you do? While it can be intimidating, it can also be an opportunity to leverage their deep and diverse exper...

In our journey to find work/life synergy, where your work and your life are two sides of the same coin, we can safely say that if you’re burned out at your job, then to support yourself and get happy again, you can choose distinct paths — change jobs...

This article explores how coaching, much like leadership, is a situational activity that requires coaches to adapt to the specific needs of their clients.

Bhagwan Satiani, MD, reflects on his entry into the United States of America.

Even if you’re an introvert who dreads the notion of networking, you can develop your skills to get out there and do it. Research by the Lehigh@NasdaqCenter identified make-or-break factors for developing networking skills. They include: the ability ...

Being accused by your team of failing them in some way induces a threat state in your brain, impairing your ability to think clearly and triggering a variety of cognitive distortions and defensive behaviors. The authors offer several strategies to he...

Narrative medicine programs have become increasingly popular among physicians, aiming to teach doctors and other caregivers sensitive interviewing skills and the art of empathic listening and storytelling to improve patient care.

In today’s demanding healthcare environment, physician leaders must learn to make well-formed decisions and avoid being misled by their emotions.

Every day 10,000 Americans reach the traditional retirement age of 65. Critical skills, experience, and connections can walk out the door with each retirement. The good news is that many older employees want to keep working; in fact, nearly 60% say t...