Given global headlines, how does a business executive step back, stay calm, and find the advantage in apparent adversity? How can we avoid reactive mode in response to negative information? How do we handle uncertainty without freezing in place or running from risk?...
Ironically, qualities that make physicians good at their job are often the same traits that predispose doctors to burnout. Physicians are highly conscientious with a deep sense of responsibility and perfectionist tendencies that create internal pressure. Errors can...
To date, I’ve undertaken to climb three of the Seven Summits: Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Elbrus, and, recently, Mount Aconcagua—an arduous two-week climb that drew deeply from physical and mental reserves. And while making the summit yields a sense of accomplishment it...
Playing sports in college is a demanding but rewarding experience. The games, the teamwork, and social life offer not only excitement, but also preparation for any field that values smarts, hard work, and collaborative skills. Naturally, many college athletes aspire...
According to the AARP, 49% of men and 64% of women now 65 years of age will eventually need care in an assisted living facility, a nursing home, or their own home.1 And according to an ASHA report, the average length of stay in assisted living facilities is 28...
As a Los Angeles resident, I’ve heard that many homeowners found themselves underinsured following the devastating fires in Pacific Palisades and Alta Dena. Their policies won’t cover the full cost of replacing their damaged or destroyed homes. Rebuilding will mean a...
