The Speck, the Plank
One of the things I care most about as a leader is helping people develop a growth mindset. When I notice signs that someone in the team may be struggling in a way that could affec
The Best Advice Is a Good Question
Last week a student asked me, “What’s the best career move right now?”My instinct was to jump straight into a list of prescriptions, a problem-solving mode: strengthen your n
Seven Tips for an Academic Path
Over the past few weeks, I’ve had a steady stream of emails and hallway conversations all circling around one question: How do I find, and keep, a fulfilling job in academia? Bef
Time Optimism: A Double-Edged Clock
Alongside my main research work, I’ve developed a strong interest in improving how we manage research projects and academic workflows. Academia is full of bad habits, perhaps the
Gulty feeling: the other face of procrastination
A few weeks ago, I wrote about procrastination, the all-too-familiar habit of putting things off until tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, next week… What I didn’t expect was
If we want to improve our grant writing skills, let’s start by becoming good readers
Reflecting on a hectic week juggling many tasks, including writing a grant, I found myself questioning the place that reading holds in grant writing. How can we be strong writers i
The Gossiping Test
When talking with students, a common question arises: How do I choose what to do in life? and How long will I stay motivated on this path? Some take the approach of continuing unti
Why we need controls
This week marks my fourth year teaching case-control studies. Each new cohort of students brings fresh perspectives, and it is an honor to teach them the foundational methods of ep
