Paul M. Michaud MD, CPE Sometimes, when we are with someone who is experiencing strong emotions, the interaction is limited by the way those strong emotions may make us feel inside. Sometimes we fail to recognize that what we can see as the problem is only the symptom of a deeper problem. Sometimes we failContinue reading "When you see anger… train yourself to look for pain."
Given the choice between being right or effective… choose effective.
Paul M. Michaud MD, CPE Have you ever found yourself in a disagreement with someone and it suddenly occurs to you that you are wrong... but then you continue to argue your point just so you do not have to admit you were wrong? I have. Categories
The Toxic Leader
Christopher J. Colombo MD, CEC, CMC, CPP We've all heard the "Toxic Leader" term thrown around like a manhole cover. In fact, I made sure the title of this post was set off by the definite article, just to make The Toxic Leader seem even more like the antagonist in a monster movie. This termContinue reading "The Toxic Leader"
Beautiful people do not just happen…
Paul M. Michaud MD, CPE When you see unusual kindness, compassion, and gentleness in others, understand there is always a story. Ask that person to tell you their story and you will invariably hear how they have experienced poor treatment and/or difficult times... and they don't want others to feel what they have felt. “TheContinue reading "Beautiful people do not just happen…"
If Everything Is Important, Nothing Is Important
Christopher J. Colombo MD, CEC, CMC, CPP Some timely holiday season coaching: BLUF: For some of us, a component of holiday stress comes from trying to squeeze everything in the Important/Urgent quadrant. Some practical tips1) Be brutally honest building your 2x2 Important/Urgent matrix.2) Ask the question: what happens if I delay doing this task (or just dump it entirely)?3) IsContinue reading "If Everything Is Important, Nothing Is Important"
I will be happy when…
Paul M. Michaud MD, CPE when I get good score on the MCAT. when I get into medical school. when I get a good score on the USMLE. when I get my residency of choice. when I get my fellowship of choice. when I am an attending. when... "Your problem is you are hoping thatContinue reading "I will be happy when…"
In the spaces…
Paul M. Michaud MD, CPE The Army consistently puts out some of the the highest quality leadership concepts.Yet where the Army and most organizations struggle is closing the gap between knowledge of a concept and application of the concept.One of the things I did poorly for many years was fail to differentiate urgent and importantContinue reading "In the spaces…"
A Model and Metaphor for Change and Growth
Christopher J. Colombo MD, CEC, CMC, CPP My family and I attended a fantastic concert recently, and had some humorous goofs with our Navigation app. On the way there, the app brought us physically next to the parking garage, but not to an actual entrance! I often marvel at the precision of GPS and thenContinue reading "A Model and Metaphor for Change and Growth"
EVERYTHING IS AWESOME: Toxic Positivity
Christopher J. Colombo MD, CEC, CMC, CPP Positive Psychology...seriously, you? I just finished my training program and certification exams as a Positive Psychology Coach. Folks that know me may find it ironic that I pursued training in positive pscyhology. I'm generally regarded as the cynic or curmudgeon in most of my professional and social groups.Continue reading "EVERYTHING IS AWESOME: Toxic Positivity"
Leaders, choose your words carefully…
Paul M. Michaud MD, CPE I had a boss who when he wanted to see or talk with one of his subordinates he would email or text them…“Come see me.”or“Call me.”—Colleagues of mine would often come to me prior to responding to my boss to inquire if I had any idea what the message theyContinue reading "Leaders, choose your words carefully…"