The Basics of Gratitude
Reflecting on the basics of gratitude can help us find perspective and…
Happy Anniversary to Us!
I grew up in the Midwest — the middle child in a large family. We were each…
What’s the Latest?
There are many ways we introduce ourselves to make an impact and grab the…
Gen Z Advice for Seasoned Boomers
“Gen Z professionals have a low tolerance for inefficiency and are not going to allow their boomer bosses to remain selective luddites.” That’s how…
Running the Biopharma Marathon
When I moved to Boston over thirty years ago, I had never even heard of the Boston Marathon. I grew up in the Midwest and moved to the West Coast for…
“Rare Disease” Is More Than Just a Day
You might think it odd for me to begin this month’s e-conversation with a quote from a Supreme Court justice. However, this insight has stuck with me…
Appreciation for Interconnectedness
It was March 2020 when I wrote the first sentences of issue #30 of this e-conversation. At the time, I acknowledged the WHO’s declaration that…
Freedom to Lead
In a recent internal planning session for Corval, our new cloud-based commercialization planning platform, we debated whether the term “Freedom to…
Pandemic-Inspired Thought Bubbles
As we emerge, slowly, into a new phase of the pandemic, there are many “thought bubbles” popping up — viewpoints, concerns, and ideas that we share…
Reverse Mentoring with Up-and-Coming Talent
In the accelerated, high-stakes world of biopharma, thinking big, thinking fast, and thinking smart, isn’t just an option — it’s a priority. Why…