Interpersonal Skills: the Placebo Effect

Interpersonal Skills: the Placebo Effect

Feb. 16, 2008 by

We often think that the placebo effect comes from the belief that a sugar pill is actual medicine, which leads us to the conclusion that if we believe something is good for us, we get a positive physiological response. I

Pharmaceutical Presentations: Pharma on Trial

Pharmaceutical Presentations: Pharma on Trial

Feb. 16, 2008 by

Despite the extraordinary contributions the pharmaceutical industry has made to the quality and longevity of human life, it stands charged in the court of public opinion on a multiple-count indictment. Below, I have listed what I believe are the sentiments,

Public Speaking Skills: Hillary vs. Obama

Public Speaking Skills: Hillary vs. Obama

Feb. 4, 2008 by

During the Clinton/Obama debate from California, Barack Obama seemed to get off to a good start, making his point (“I am the future, she is the past.”) at the end of his opening remarks. As I listened, I was made