There are people in our lives that, irrespective of the time gap between meetings, touch our hearts in positive ways. I met with Sarah after many years. A former student, and an accomplished executive, we picked up exactly where we left … [Read more...]

Been to a medical establishment where you are a number or a mere statistic? Whatever happened to empathy and care? Professional competence  is not inconsistent with a compassionate demeanor.  Research shows that patients need empathy … [Read more...]

“One look is all it takes”.   It’s not a cheesy lyric from a hit single  — it’s the bond between a mom and the first look at her newborn. Little toes and fingers, a wrinkled little nose and a concerted effort by the baby to clench his … [Read more...]

My team was taking bets, as to how long it would be before I wrote about missing Rohini.  This post is for them! She has been in India this past week to visit her ailing mom. While the quiet and down time has been refreshingly fulfilling, the … [Read more...]