How much is a $10 bill worth?

I really couldn’t have asked for a better start to our time in Marseille. The surroundings are beautiful, the accommodations are luxurious, and above all, the people are simply outstanding. Everyone from the students to our gracious hosts at TSRC to the organizing faculty have such a great energy. I’m so excited to get to spend 4 days away from all of our other obligations and just immersed in discussions and learning about patient safety.

There’s nothing to drive home a lesson like a poor financial decision and a little bit of embarrassment. I learned that well on day 1. When Paul said he was going to auction off a $10 bill, my immediate reaction was “I want nothing to do with that. If this is an activity that he’s doing in a session on negotiation, there’s just no way for me to win.” The auctioning began, and I intended… Continue reading →