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I am excited to share insights on the art of being an impactful Medical Science Liaison (MSL) through a collaboration with Kevin E. O’Connor, an esteemed Executive Coach.
In this blog, we touch on key strategies and perspectives that can enhance your role as an MSL. For a deeper dive into these topics, join our LinkedIn MSL community and join our mailing list to receive the complete tip series delivered right to your inbox.
The power of doing things differently
There was a Seinfeld episode where George was belaboring his choices in life, and he said something like “every choice I have ever made...
Mar 32 min read
"How did you decide to do that?”
One way to initiate change for yourself or others is to find a small bit of change in the process and then inquire about it. In the world...
Feb 242 min read
"Now what"
Singer Paul Simon, Chef Grant Achetz, Diva Celine Dion (and maybe you) have faced the loss of hearing, tasting, bodily control, and...
Feb 191 min read
“Dare to have the courage to be imperfect.”
The operative word here is “dare.” We all know that we are imperfect beings, and we often fight that realization struggling for one more...
Feb 171 min read
“Could I be wrong in my thinking about this?”
“Could I be wrong in my thinking about this?” -Mohsen Shabahang, Wellspan Health I wondered as I heard him present about the nature of...
Feb 121 min read
Make the change easy for me
We have more control than we think when it comes to helping someone change. To change their prescribing patterns, to change the way they...
Feb 101 min read
"The issue in all human conflict is never about things, but always about respect"
We can so easily lose sight of things when we find ourselves in conflict over who did what to whom. Dr. Rudolf Dreikurs the famous...
Feb 51 min read
Creating community through connection and care
“Building a Community. Physicians go where they are Welcomed… Remain where they are Respected… And grow where they are Nurtured.” - Bill...
Feb 31 min read
It's showtime folks!
"The average person looks without seeing, listens without hearing, touches without noticing, eats without tasting, and smells without...
Jan 291 min read
Find out who you are and then do it on purpose
A quote from the famous philosopher Dolly Parton urges us to be our distinctive self. In a world of managers who may want you to look...
Jan 271 min read
Your job is to engage the audience
“Your job is not to please the audience; your job is to engage the audience. And it is in the engagement that then they will be pleased.”...
Jan 222 min read
“The first time I meet them I know nothing.”
“The first time I meet them I know nothing.” A sales friend of mine said this was the key to his success! And he was affectionately known...
Jan 201 min read
Choosing a presentation for your next MSL interview
I am often asked my perspective on what topic a candidate should choose for their interview presentation, whether that is a student...
Jan 151 min read
Your S-curve journey
Would you agree that you’re a little slower as you learn something new? That can be frustrating for a highly functioning person. Imagine...
Jan 131 min read
Having a growth mindset
A growth mindset allows you to add the word “yet” after acknowledging that you don’t know how to do something or if you are still...
Jan 81 min read
Your favorite book on networking
We all recognize that networking is important, and it may be daunting, especially if you are out of practice. The pandemic has an impact...
Jan 61 min read
FINAL TIP OF THE YEAR! Your secret sauce is...
Thank YOU for being part of our Art of Being an Impactful MSL community! A final idea for the year, and it's a quick one...so yes you...
Dec 18, 20242 min read
Setting a goal and moving it forward, one step at a time
With New Years around the corner, you may be thinking about your goals for 2025. When you set goals, do you achieve them? Perhaps you...
Dec 11, 20241 min read
Filling our plates
As we approach the holidays, we will have the opportunity to indulge. We will see our favorite foods, new foods, foods we haven’t had...
Dec 9, 20241 min read
What do beach balls and emotions have in common?
I was reviewing training content about emotions, not only identifying them but also managing them, and the analogy to a beach ball was...
Dec 2, 20241 min read
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