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Don’t Call Me a Therapist

Mad in America

The author, Erik Rudi, voluntarily relinquishes the authority of being a “psychologist” and “healthcare professional.” It is psychiatry’s view of what mental problems are and how they arise which in itself is pathological. Editor’s Note: This article first appeared on Mad in Norway.

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Stanford professors share 5 friction-busting mindset shifts to fast-track productivity

Work Life

A series of 20 studies done by researchers from the University of Virginia shows that humans are wired to solve problems by adding rather than subtracting complexity. A great example happened at Hawaii Pacific Medical, Hawaii’s largest healthcare system. We’re taking a cue from Nobel Prize winner Daniel Kahneman.

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Depression: Psychiatry’s Discredited Theories and Drugs Versus a Sane Model and Approach

Mad in America

Critical Thinking: Ironically, while a denial of painful realities can cause problems, an awareness of painful realities can fuel depression and anxiety. However, each of these psychoactive drugs comes with a set of adverse effects as well as tolerance and withdrawal problems.

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The Art of Resilient Leadership: Bouncing Back from Adversity

John Mattone

Resilient leadership requires many attributes we can link to maturity: Optimism Adaptability Effective communication Problem-solving Emotional intelligence An immature, emotionally vulnerable leader may perceive failures as defeats. Resilient leaders reinvent, plan, manage, and solve problems. Problem-solving.

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Building an effective performance management system: The framework for excellence

Office Vibe

In a healthcare organization, doctors receive feedback not only from their superiors but also from nurses, administrative staff, and even patients. Remember: Providing constructive feedback on what went well and what needs improvement is what makes the difference between effective performance reviews and discouraging ones.

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Online Incentive Management

FirLyfe

That’s a problem that doesn’t always allow for customization to achieve the best results. For example, if your population primarily includes desk-job officer workers, incentives to motivate them might be entirely different from a population of construction workers or police officers. But they’re not all created equal.

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Adaptive Leadership: Why Flexibility is the Key to Leading in a Changing World

John Mattone

Adaptive leadership is the ability to recognize the need for innovative solutions in the face of evolving challenges instead of trying to solve new problems with traditional solutions. Change is life, and life is change. Adaptive leaders aren’t fortune-tellers, however. Adaptive change often requires sacrifices.