Three Points on Banishing Burnout

Individual therapy encounters formidable challenges in addressing burnout. • Burnout is a Relationship Problem. At its core burnout is a … More

The Person in Situation

It’s never entirely the situation and it’s never entirely the person. So much of what is truly interesting lies between … More

Appreciation is Energizing

Much good work goes unrecognized. People make fine contributions that no one acknowledges. Perhaps the work is so subtle it … More

Why Resiliency is not Enough

The discussion of preventing or alleviating burnout has two major themes: improving the workplace or improving resiliency. Strategies for improving … More

Two Diverging Poles on Addressing Burnout

In the New York Times Alina Tugend recently wrote an article on job burnout. Alina and I had an interesting … More

Aligning Priorities: Who’s a Player

In health care, priorities are not a to-do list. It is primarily about people. Every item is attached to someone. … More

The Many Channels of Incivility

The November issue of the American Psychology Association Monitor reported on a growing incidence of workplace incivility. It reflects on … More

Civility on the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) was in the news a lot last week as they decided high … More

Reacting to Incivility 1: Encouraging Self-Reflection

It is one thing to value collegiality; it is another thing to take action to support that value. One point … More

Flawed Barrels 1: Cliques

A previous post considered bad apples. This post shifts to flawed barrels as the root of dysfunctional workgroups. Some of … More