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Articles, case studies, and frameworks on physician leadership, values alignment, and leading well inside complex systems. Written for physicians — and the people who develop them.
The Six Mismatches Behind Physician Burnout
Twelve years into her career, an attending told me she didn't care the way she used to, and she didn't know what that said about her. It meant she was burned out. Christina Maslach's research shows burnout comes from a mismatch between what the work demands and what it gives back. This post walks through the six areas where that mismatch shows up and what helps physicians, leaders and institutions respond.
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Burnout comes from a mismatch between what medicine demands and what it gives back. Here are the six areas where it shows up and what helps physicians and leaders respond.
What Value Do Your Values Hold?
A physician told me she had everything she was supposed to want and still felt like she was disappearing inside her work. That's values misalignment, and it's common among female physicians. This post covers the difference between values and goals, the calendar test, and a simple exercise to get started.
The Hidden Patterns Driving Burnout, Conflict, and Disconnection in Medicine—and What Actually Shifts Them
New Resource: Real Case Studies from Within Academic Medicine
What does it actually look like to shift burnout, team tension, and transition challenges in real time?
These case studies highlight how small, intentional changes in leadership and decision-making led to meaningful shifts—for individual physicians and entire divisions.
The Power of Single-Tasking: A Prescription for Productivity and Well-Being
Research shows that multitasking reduces efficiency and increases cognitive load, leading to errors and burnout. There’s another way: single-tasking. This practice isn’t about doing less but about being fully present with one task at a time. It’s a shift that not only boosts productivity but also fosters physical and mental well-being.
Empowering Physicians: Evidence-Based Performance Coaching for Thriving in a Demanding Career
Balancing a demanding medical career with personal well-being is no easy task. Discover how evidence-based coaching helps physicians build confidence, manage stress, and thrive professionally.
Evidence-Based Coaching: Empowering Physicians for Growth and Resilience
Explore how evidence-based performance coaching empowers physicians to overcome burnout, build resilience, and achieve sustainable growth. Discover personalized strategies for thriving in medicine.
Strategies for Preventing Physician Burnout
Learn strategies for combatting burnout and having a fulfilling and sustainable medical career.
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