Blog
November 7, 2026
The Social Network and the Myth of the Solo Genius
Using Mark Zuckerberg's portrayal in The Social Network to challenge the myth of the lone genius in academic medicine — arguing that the most impactful research, clinical programs, and educational innovations are built through collaboration, not isolation.
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November 4, 2026
The Sabbatical Nobody Takes — and Why You Should
Why so few academic medicine faculty use their sabbatical benefit, what a well-planned sabbatical can do for your career and wellbeing, and how to actually make it happen.
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October 31, 2026
The Founding Fathers and the Art of Principled Compromise
Using the story of the Constitutional Convention (as dramatized in Hamilton and 1776) to explore how physician leaders can navigate competing interests, build consensus, and make principled compromises that move their institutions forward.
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October 28, 2026
Vulnerability Is Not Weakness — It's a Leadership Requirement
Why physician leaders who show appropriate vulnerability — admitting mistakes, asking for help, sharing uncertainty — build stronger teams and more trust than those who project invulnerability at all costs.
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October 24, 2026
The Wheel of Life Assessment: A Simple Tool for Physician Self-Reflection
A quick overview of the Wheel of Life coaching tool — how it works, why it's useful for physicians who feel overwhelmed but can't pinpoint why, and how it can kickstart a productive coaching conversation.
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October 14, 2026
How Long Should You Work with a Coach?
A practical guide to coaching engagement timelines — what's typical, when to extend, and how to know when you've gotten what you need from a coaching relationship.
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October 10, 2026
The Rise of Concierge Medicine: What It Means for Academic Faculty
How the growth of concierge and direct primary care models is pulling talented physicians away from academic medicine — and what academic institutions need to do to compete for talent in a changing marketplace.
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October 7, 2026
What Gladiator Teaches About Purpose-Driven Leadership
Using Maximus's journey from general to gladiator to explore how physician leaders can stay grounded in purpose even when stripped of title, resources, or institutional support — and why purpose outlasts position.
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October 3, 2026
Why Physician Leaders Need Communication Training — Not Just Clinical Skills
Why the communication skills that work in clinical settings often fall short in leadership contexts — and why targeted communication development is essential for physicians moving into leadership roles.
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September 26, 2026
Coaching Is Not Remediation: Changing the Narrative
Why many physicians still associate coaching with being 'fixed' or punished — and how to reframe coaching as a proactive investment in growth, not a response to failure.
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September 23, 2026
The Enneagram for Physician Leaders: Understanding Your Motivations
How the Enneagram helps physician leaders in academic medicine understand core motivations, not just behaviors, and lead with greater self-awareness.
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September 19, 2026
The Hard Thing About Hard Things — Review for Academic Medicine
Ben Horowitz's brutally honest account of CEO-level decision-making applied to the hard realities of academic medicine leadership — from making unpopular decisions to leading through uncertainty to managing your own psychology.
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