It is twice as common in men of any age and eight times more common in elderly men than in elderly women. It is uncommon, but people with existing heart conditions have a greater risk of developing it. Sources: clevelandclinic. Facebook Twitter Instagram. Cart 0. Every year, , babies don't make it to their first birthday because of CHD. When asked if there are any worries or challenges he faces being a CHD Warrior, he said the following: I worry all the time.
In his own words: My name is Derek Owens. I'm 25 years old, born and raised in Tempe, Arizona. I had open-heart surgery at 16 to fix my bicuspid aortic valve and aortic aneurysm. I almost didn't survive the surgery and was told I would never play sports again. Two years later as the captain and starting point guard of my high school basketball team, we went on to win the state championship.
I then received a full-ride scholarship to play college basketball at the University of Hawaii-Hilo. A month after my senior season at the age of 23, I had to fly to Los Angeles for emergency open-heart surgery again. I awoke from surgery in complete heart block and received a pacemaker this time around as well.
Earlier this year [], I was diagnosed with endocarditis and barely escaped a third surgery. I continue to fight that infection daily. I will never let heart disease slow me down and will continue to live life to the fullest! I think a huge part of alleviating the trauma of CHD is connecting with people who are like me. I am forever grateful for life amidst all the pain. I truly feel like we are living on borrowed time, but because of that, every moment feels so impactful and I mourn the moments already gone.
I can often get deeply emotional about existence. Leave a comment Name. Shop About Resources Blog Contact. Signup for our newsletters. Theme by Clean Themes. Translating percentages into fractions will always make you look like you know math, so you can always do that on a Zoom call. A lot of times, the quietest person in the room has the best ideas or the smartest things to say. So when that person speaks, definitely repeat what they just said.
Slack: What do you think are some of the most overused phrases people say in the workplace? SC: The funny thing about the corporate world is that we have all of these passive aggressive ways of communicating with each other.
I also think that we can be more direct in our email communication. If you have to say no, just say no. A lot of times we spend a paragraph saying no, instead of just saying no.
What are some concrete actions organizations can take to foster inclusive workplaces that reflect the true diversity of their communities? But if inclusion is something that you value, and feel in your heart, your workforce will reflect those values too.
Slack: A couple of years ago, you made a satirical video about what it means to be a thought leader that feels just as relevant today. What do you think are the qualities of a true leader and which qualities do you think more people should cultivate in the workplace?
I make fun of the whole pacing around the room, but really that was what one of the best leaders at Google did. And then when he spoke, you could tell that he heard what everyone said.
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