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Gabriela Cora, MD, MBA is a corporate consultant at the Executive Health & Wealth Institute and a psychiatrist at the Florida Neuroscience Center. She is author of Leading under Pressure. See full bio

January 30, 2009

Do Mean Girls in School Become Mean Women at Work?

Do mean girls in school become mean women at work?

Mean girls make it easily into each and every literary work or film. Our fascination and love-hate relationship is obvious - we are seduced by their appeal and power, yet repulsed by their ill-intentions. Read More

December 2, 2008

Young Doctors Burn Out

I remember one on-all night as a first year medical intern at 4 AM. My first year teammate was exhausted and our senior resident looked worn out. After working a straight 20 hour shift with no breaks, we were beat. In my twenties, I looked fresh, and could continue to work in the Emergency Room like the Energizer Bunny. Read More

December 1, 2008

Thick Skin Pays Off in Leadership

Women still dodge low balls in the public sphere. They are ready to brush off personal attacks to focus on what matters to them in politics or in the workplace. Whether we are talking about Hillary Clinton or Sarah Palin, we all agree that thick skin pays off in leadership positions. Read More

November 30, 2008

Did She Take It "Like A Man?"

What would a man have done? Would he have walked away, disregarding the offer, or would he have played his cards quietly, graciously, and just accepted the nomination despite the bitter taste in his mouth? Read More

November 13, 2008

Are Women Scapegoated More than Men?

Sarah Palin is on the front of the New York Times today, "looking ahead" to the left, go figure. Even after the Republican defeat, the media continues to be fascinated by this strong lady. Read More

October 26, 2008

Should Leaders Who Are Mothers Bring Their Kids to Work?

Much has been said about Governor Sarah Palin having her kids at work. Read More

September 10, 2008

Would You Prefer a Male Boss, Female Boss, or Both?

Bosses' gender may affect your level of stress at work, although it is not clear how or why. Read More

September 5, 2008

Sexist or Fair Game?

I have been receiving a number of thoughtful comments in previous blog entries and I thought I would address one of the subjects that I myself have questioned while watching the political debates - are some of the comments sexist or fair game?

Just like in the workplace, these elections have raised many issues around race, gender, and age bias.

September 3, 2008

Can a Woman be a Great Spouse, Mother and Leader?

It's been fascinating to observe the strong responses going on in the media regarding Gov. Palin's VP candidacy. If anything, her nomination has inspired a very heated and opinionated debate - both from men and women. However, while many men have been properly instructed to be politically correct - and avoid being sexist - many women are the ones stereotyping women in powerful positions. Read More

August 29, 2008

The New Alpha Female on The Block

Senator Obama gave a wonderful speech yesterday, one that would have been repeated on the news over and over again today. Motivating and inspiring, aspiring to reach Dr. Read More

Books by Dr. Gabriela Cora

Alpha Female: Leader of a Pack of Bitches - Winning Strategies to Become an Outstanding Leader

Leading Under Pressure: Maximize Your Health While Building Your Wealth

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