Alan Quasha Online

In an extensive interview for Leaders magazine, Alan Quasha was asked many questions about leadership.  While no one likes to make mistakes, this is certainly part of the process when one is a leader.  This is especially true in difficult economic times, as financial pressures, layoffs and other factors make the job of a leader even more stressful.

Alan Quasha discussed these pressures and explained how he has been able to maintain his focus in the face of difficulties.  He has turned to meditation for many years as a great tool for learning to focus and to deal with stress.  He has also learned over the years that everyone makes mistakes.  Instead of getting worked up over mistakes, whether his or a co-worker’s, he has simply learned that mistakes are a part of life.  More so, he has come to look at them as a good learning experience.

He does point out that we don’t want to do the same mistakes over and over again – and that it is important to actually learn from the mistakes that we make in order to grow.

The Brain Trauma Foundation works to improve the prognosis and outcomes for people who suffer from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).  Research has found that not all brain damage occurs at the moment of impact; much of it happens, rather, over the hours and days after the initial injury.  The Brain Trauma Foundation has created scientifically based diagnostic and treatment Guidelines in collaboration with medical organizations and physicians experienced with TBI.

They work to educate healthcare professionals to use these Guidelines; they encourage and support brain research; and they work tirelessly with communities to educate about TBI.

As the Chairman of the Board of the Brain Trauma Foundation, Alan Quasha helps to further the organizations lofty goals.  Approximately 1.5 million head injuries happen in American each year; Mr. Quasha and the Brain Trauma Foundation work to ensure the use of better treatment guidelines, more research and better outreach through education so that lives can be saved and made richer after brain trauma.