by Jeff Thompson | Aug 24, 2018 | Blog, Climate Change, Leadership
As thousands of leaders ready for the Global Climate Action Summit this September, we know that all we need to address climate change is courage, creativity and discipline. The moral imperative is clear. The data is voluminous. The short and long-term economics work....
by Jeff Thompson | Aug 3, 2018 | Blog, Leadership
Throughout American history, in workplaces, schools, and in government, it has always been easier to say “no.” “No, the immigrants are not up to our standards.” “No, women or people of color cannot be trusted to vote.” “No, it is not possible to take care of the...
by Jeff Thompson | Jun 29, 2018 | Blog
What is our biggest danger? Immigrants? Foreign governments? Religions we don’t understand? You could make a better argument that the largest threat to what we value most (happy family and health) is chronic disease. Those loudly publicized topics don’t come anywhere...
by Jeff Thompson | Apr 3, 2018 | Blog, Leadership
It’s no secret that different people have different responses to food intake. By ingesting a single piece of bread, different people will respond with a blood sugar rise ranging from 10% to 100%. The reason we are individually different is part how we are wired, part...
by Jeff Thompson | Feb 7, 2018 | Blog, Leadership, Uncategorized
Those of you who are leaders in business and in your community are likely personally familiar with the following scenarios. When you do something well, you receive glowing headlines, and when you do something poorly, the headlines are screaming with outrage. But when...
by Jeff Thompson | Jan 30, 2018 | Blog, Uncategorized
TEDMED hosted its latest conference in early November in Palm Springs, CA. The event featured many outstanding speakers and conversations led by thought leaders hoping to inspire a healthier world. Below is a selection of the most powerful presentations I attended at...
