Articles by Linda

The pesky reality of self-interest. A client recently told me, “Physicians only change when there’s something in it for them.” I assured her that statement applied to every human she knows, not just the physicians she is currently working with.Read more

Several years ago, I spent a day at the Air Force Academy as part of the National Security Forum annual reunion. From the time our group entered the Academy grounds until we left, we saw evidence of the cadet honor code: “We will not lie, steal, or cheat nor, tolerate among us anyone who does.”Read more

In 1986, former California state legislator John Vasconcellos established the “Task Force to Promote Self-Esteem and Personal and Social Responsibility.” This prompted a three-year, twenty-five-member investigation into the effect self-esteem has on society. As it turns out, we really don’t need more self-esteem; we just need fewer task forces.Read more

Many people experience an inner voice, one that provides a running monologue throughout the day and into the night.Read more

Every decision starts with a belief. That is, we base our decisions on what we know to be true—what we believe. Sometimes, however, we believe something that isn’t true.Read more