Posts Tagged ‘Physicians’
Episode 8 – A Bias For Action | Scott Smith, MD
This is the first of many conversations with remarkable, consistent, and accomplished leaders in order to put a spotlight on the behaviors that contribute to their leadership effectiveness. In this episode, I talk with Scott Smith, MD, a healthcare leader, and physician. His journey wends its way from his role as chief of cardiopulmonary medicine…
Read MoreEpisode 5 – Physician Suicide & Do No Harm | Robyn Symon
Robyn Symon Interview: Physician Suicide & DO NO HARM Robyn Symon, a two-time Emmy award-winning filmmaker, joined me for the Licensed to Lead podcast on April 30, 2020. Robyn has written, directed, and produced films and television series—and she specializes in documentaries. We spoke about her acclaimed and riveting film that takes an unblinking…
Read MoreEpisode 4 – Physician Burnout: Definition, Controversies and Etiology
Physician Burnout: Definition, Controversies and Etiology The last episode waded into the murky waters of graduate business education. Anyone listening to that podcast should have emerged with serious doubts about whether an MBA is a desirable credential for healthcare, much less for healthcare leadership. This Licensed to Lead Podcast is the first of four episodes zeroing in on physician burnout. What is…
Read MoreEpisode 3 – Who Are The Masters of Healthcare?
The first two episodes of the LTL podcast spelled out why physicians are, well, LICENSED TO LEAD. What are the underlying issues, myths and evidence about physician leaders in healthcare? In this episode, it’s time to zero in on who is at the helm: if not physicians, who? This is a close look at graduate business degrees, MBA and MHA…
Read MoreEpisode 2 – Physician Leadership: The Myths and the Evidence
In this episode, Patty Fahy, MD, the host of Licensed to Lead describes the myths and evidence about physician leadership and why physicians are uniquely equipped to pick up the reins and lead our medical groups, hospitals, and healthcare systems. Subscribe OVERVIEW PHYSICIAN CHARACTERISTICS= LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS MYTHS: Physicians are arrogant, un–herdable cats and lone wolves who don’t understand…
Read MorePhysicians Must Lead. Here’s Why
Some docs consistently say “no thanks” to formal leadership roles. They prefer not to run for a board position, become department chief, or step into an executive role because their passion and focus is patient care. This primary interest in the core work shows up in other professions, too. My brother, a mechanical engineer (I’d…
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