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Humor and Resilience: Lessons from the Vietnam POWs

Vietnam POWs

When the Vietnam Conflict drew to a close in 1973, 566 military prisoners of war were returned from captivity in North Vietnam. Over 30 years later, the medical and psychological tests of approximately 300 of these repatriated prisoners show few medical, social, and psychological problems. How can this be when other groups in history whoRead more

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      • CEO Transition Process™
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      • OR Efficiency
      • Patient Satisfaction
    • M & A Consulting
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      • The Seller’s Strategy
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    • The Vibrant Board: Because “Showing Up” Isn’t a Strategy
    • Making Tough Calls in Healthcare
    • The Merger Mindset Presentation
    • Challenge the Ordinary: Driving Results in Times of Change and Uncertainty
    • Become a Magnetic Boss
    • How to Excel in the Hotseat
    • Take Charge of Change
    • A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Resilience
  • Resources
    • Articles
    • Books
      • Healthy Decisions Critical Thinking Skills for Healthcare Executives
      • Risky Business
      • The Merger Mindset
      • Tough Calls: How to Move Beyond Indecision and Good Intentions
      • Challenge the Ordinary
      • Landing in the Executive Chair
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