My friend Marcel called me last night. He and his wife, Kathryn, were working on their ‘fun calendar’ for the new year and wanted to pencil us in. “How about a bike ride through the old rail trail followed by wine and pizza from our backyard oven?” he proposed. Well … heck yes! I’m in! Not only was I in, but it also got me thinking about my own ‘fun calendar’ … or rather … [Read more...]
ChatGPT Channels Jean-Luc Picard to Help MSLs Live Their Purpose
Like many of you, I have been exploring the capabilities and imagining the possibilities of ChatGPT. Both amazed and frightened by the new technology, I was anxious to test it on a topic near and dear to me—my personal purpose in pharma. I’m currently compiling a book of purpose stories from pharma leaders, many of whom are in Medical Affairs. As I’ve pulled together the … [Read more...]
I’ve Interviewed Hundreds of MSLs About What Brings Meaning and Joy at Work, Here’s What I Learned
For so many MSLs, their purpose was clear when they were practicing healthcare professionals or in the lab. But then, after moving to ‘the dark side’ of pharma, as their friends often quipped, they started to second guess their purpose. The question, “how do you live your purpose as an MSL and find meaning and joy at work?” may be daunting. If it sounds like too big a question, … [Read more...]