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Judging An Academic Institution By How It Treats Its Elders
Alumni are a great source of more than money. Wise institutional leaders use these alums as sources of sage advice.
The Importance Of Credible Leadership
To lead it helps if the people you are leading believe in you.
Here’s A Disclosure: Steven, You Did This Already!
This film “allen-ated” me. If Spielberg insists on making new films, he might try a new genre.
Donald Trump Is An American Embarrassment
There hasn’t been a man of stature in the White House since George H. W. Bush.
The Excellence of MD Anderson Care Comes From Its People
The people who actually care for you at MD Anderson, once you get to them, are superb.
I’m Almost 78. This Is The Hardest Time In My Life To Be Jewish
I get a lot of comfort from my faith and its rituals. But the Jewish leaders of Israel are making it tough on all us Jews.
Doctors, Speak Up!
Who is in a better position to fix what is wrong with American health care than doctors? Maybe, movie stars.
AI In Medicine From The Patient’s Point Of View
AI is not coming. It’s here. Either use it to improve health care delivery and academic pursuits or be left in the dust.
The Pisters Effect
Organizations and governments run by fear will never reach their maximal productivity
Blood Sports Department: America’s War Won-Lost-Ties Record In The Past 100 Years. 2-3-2
With clear objectives and Congressional approval, America can win wars. Without those things, we do poorly.
I Have Been Where Scott Pelley Was
If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything, but you still may get fired.
Boundaries And The Three A’s
As a former victim of burnout, I cannot argue with the idea that stricter boundaries might need to be erected between work and the rest of life. It’s just not my way.
Let’s Look Into MD Anderson’s Future With Claude
An AI update on the status of two big MD Anderson projects
Integrity: Where Does It Come From; Where Does It Get Lost?
Examples of integrity are getting harder to find.
EXTRA: Why Would Anyone Want To Work At UT?
Another barrier to recruiting academic excellence into the UT System.