Keeping A Journal
Here are 7 good reasons of why you should keep a journal: 1- Helps you make better decisions because you think deeper before you act 2- Assists in tracking how your learning grows as your point of view constantly gets more refined with knowledge and experience 3- Allows you to
Reflection: Combating Our Excuse’s Perception
Insights from Boss’d As Four Loop Learning grows, we want to intentionally increase the perspectives that are shared with you. That is why we are thrilled to introduce you to one of our very own community members, and dear friends, Andrew O’Hearn. Inspired by the Salty Dog-theme, his Boston
The Doug Den: Lesson 3 of 9
Leverage Your Network Now I know what you might be thinking. "Leveraging your network" is not rocket science advice. We all know in the back of our heads that tapping our networks can be helpful. But -- rarely do we weave in creative thinking about our networks while strategic
Loss of a Twin Brother
It is with much sadness that I share with you that my twin brother Charlie passed away on March 2oth from complications with pneumonia. Charles R. Cancalosi was a loving Dad who brought 3 healthy children into this world: Kyle, Karla & Kelsey. As we all reconcile with the challenges
Lessons from My Calls with Bob (2 of 9)
Dreaming big is only part of the equation. Create routine Big Swings. Perhaps it was the neat combination of growing up as a 90's kid (fondly referred to as the "participation trophy" generation) and being very lucky to have supportive parents, but the phrase “dream big” or “shoot
Insights from Boss’d
As Four Loop Learning grows, we want to intentionally increase the perspectives that are shared with you. That is why we are thrilled to introduce you to one of our very own community members, and dear friends, Andrew O'Hearn. Inspired by the Salty Dog-theme, his Boston Terrier, Boss'd (pronounced "Boss-D")
Take Courage
Alessandra and I have been asked to provide a macro overview of our new book called Four Loop Learning and the Courage to Lead which was published in Dec of 2020. We believe it Takes Courage to make an impact as a leader in our world especially with with so
MOT JUSTE?
After my last post on WATCH YOUR WORDS, I came across the word Mot Juste. I did not know what it meant so I looked it up and it means "using the exactly right word or phrase". So in the spirit of adaptation I was thinking if the word applied
ABOUT
Previously known as “Bobston.life”, this blog was created in May of 2018 and contained 88 blogs on what was on my mind throughout my medical journey in Boston over the recent years.
Now, it has grown to hold additional insights on my viewpoints, as well as guest appearances, related to reflective writing and leadership journal coaching. I hope you enjoy the transition and all the contents!
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Mending Crooked Smiles Fund
Supporting cancer patients and their caregivers at the Francis H Burr Center at Mass General Hospital.