The 5 rules of self-care for great leaders

Fast Company January 19, 2021

Leaders emerge and grow from their passion for helping and serving others, and it’s easy to forget about their own well-being, balance, and mental state along the way.

Each time before takeoff there is a safety demonstration, and each time the crew reminds you that in case of an emergency, you should put on your mask first before assisting others. The urge is to always put your children, your spouse, your parents—your loved ones—before yourself. We take care of other people more than we take care of ourselves.

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Innovation and Serendipity in the Age of Virtual Work

Business teams have learned how to work remotely, but many leaders struggle to invent, create, and innovate in the virtual world. Can remote teams of people—some of whom have never met—truly develop transformative technologies, applications, and products? Is it possible to “do” ideation over teleconference? Leaders who have found ways to replicate in-person serendipity share their best practices for sparking innovation and creativity in the age of virtual work.

Fast Company January 25, 2021

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What Is an ‘Investment Thesis’, and Why Should My Startup Care?

You have a beautiful pitch deck. A great narrative. But you keep getting turned away. You may be barking up the wrong tree — here’s what…Continue reading on Pitch Perfect »

pitchperfect May 1, 2020

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As thousands of doctors’ offices shutter, telehealth becomes a way of life

Virtual healthcare has exploded during the pandemic, while traditional primary care offices have closed at an extraordinary rate. Can telehealth really replace primary care as our health system’s first line of defense?
Like many other physicians, Dr. Sandra Esparza and her husband Ramon closed their 17-year old primary care practice in December. It had always been a strain to both run the business and be the practice’s lead physicians, but the pressures of the pandemic made operating their company unsustainable. After closing their practice, Ramon, who is a pediatrician, started working full-time at a local clinic in Austin. Esparza started working for Doctor on Demand. She’s now licensed in 10 states caring for a stream of patients she’s never seen before and probably won’t see again.Read Full Story

Fast Company February 8, 2021

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