In the professional realm, the rules of balance are ignored. “Optimizing” becomes endless. People end up treating themselves like machines. As a high performer, successful academic cardiothoracic surgeon, and lifelong rebel, Michael knew this as well as anyone.
Michael helps people navigate the boundary between the two. With proven habits and techniques to reconnect with one’s “personal operating system” and get back to living on their own terms — as their UNIQUE self.
A few months after I was discharged in May 2012 from my three-month stint (incarceration) in Hazelden rehab center for prescription narcotic addiction, a friend and surgical colleague from the University of Minnesota actually reached out and asked if we could have lunch! I italicized and used the word actually
Many of you know from my posts that I have a dog named Juno. Juno is a Cane Corso (Italian Mastiff). She weighs 120 lb, drools like crazy at the sight or smell of food (my pants and shirts get covered in slobber every day), and is a total sweetheart.
British journalist and best-selling author Oliver Burkeman discusses how we can make the most of our finite lives in a world of impossible demands and relentless distraction with better time management. Click here to learn more about Oliver Burkeman, his work, and his impact in the world.
Christopher M. Barnes is a professor of organizational behavior at the University of Washington. An expert on the impact of sleep deprivation, Dr. Barnes discusses the impact it has on leadership performance, behavior, and interpersonal relationships. Listeners also will learn about the concept of “social jetlag” and steps to take
