AAL Perspectives on Leading and Learning

Every academic leader in the health professions eventually learns to say the word fiduciary. We reach for it to...

Rigor and compassion aren't opposing forces in healthcare education — they're partners. The strongest academic leaders...

What do we mean when we say a person is an excellent leader? Depending on the context, excellent could mean a variety...

“Let’s talk this over.” “Will anyone get hurt?” “Just the facts, please.” Have you encountered leaders who approach...

We expect leaders to find solutions to problems. When you make a statement or ask a question in a meeting, it’s...

Early in my first year as a program director, I made some changes on clinic scheduling logistics. I announced, on one...

Culture significantly influences how people perceive their organizations and approach leadership challenges....

The culture within any professional setting, be it a school or a clinic, is initially a leadership responsibility, but...

College campuses follow similar processes in experiencing change to that of nature. Change can happen slowly and...