Physicians On Purpose

Dike Drummond MD

The practice of the practice of medicine. In the battle with burnout - these are the tools and stories to inspire those who choose to be physicians on purpose.

  • 7 minutes
    105. Crack the Code - The Two Words That Hold the Key to Physician Leadership Success

    What are the two most powerful words in physician leadership? Hint: They can transform your team's engagement, performance and make work a lot more fun!

    ~~ Understand why a specific, meaningful "thank you" is be a game-changer for physician leaders.

    ~~ Learn exactly how to say thank you to your team in a way that boosts performance and engagement without "making them soft."

    ~~ Discover practical tips for making Thank You a core part of your leadership skill set have a lot more fun as a physician leader.

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    In leadership, impeccable communication is everything. In this episode, discover why the simple act of saying “Thank you” can be the difference between engaged, high-performing teams and disengaged ones. Learn how to wield these words effectively to create a culture of trust, appreciation, and teamwork.

    Don’t miss this episode—tune in now to master the art of "thank you" and unlock the full potential of your team!


    TAKEAWAYS:

    • Effective communication is the cornerstone of leadership, especially in healthcare settings.
    • The two most impactful words a leader can use are 'thank you'.
    • Expressing gratitude can significantly enhance team engagement and overall workplace satisfaction.
    • Thanking team members for their effort rather than skill fosters a more collaborative environment.
    • Specificity in appreciation makes gratitude more meaningful and encourages repeated positive behavior.
    • Consistent expressions of thanks can transform team dynamics and improve overall performance.


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    Explore physician leadership tools and strategies to stop physician burnout, enhance physician wellness and give you the power of personal influence in the C-Suite. All the tools you need to play your role in leading the charge to wellness - at three levels - for you, your teams and your entire organization.

    15 October 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 7 minutes 23 seconds
    104 Physician Leadership magic ratio to maximize trust, engagement and performance on your teams

    Is trust the missing ingredient in your physician leadership toolkit? Discover the simple 5:1 formula that can supercharge your team's engagement. Trust is the foundation of any successful team and healthy workplace culture. But how do you actively build it as a physician leader?

    In this episode, we explore how regular, positive interactions with your team and boss can strengthen trust, improve team performance, and transform your leadership.

    ~~ Discover how the 5:1 ratio of positive to negative interactions boosts team engagement and builds trust.

    ~~ Learn simple strategies for creating trust-building touchpoints with both your direct reports and supervisors.

    ~~ Understand how cultivating trust can increase your leadership effectiveness, lower turnover, and improve your team’s overall performance.

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    Listen now to learn how to apply the 5:1 trust-building formula in your leadership role and create a high-trust, high-performance team!

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    Explore physician leadership tools and strategies to stop physician burnout, enhance physician wellness and give you the power of personal influence in the C-Suite. All the tools you need to play your role in leading the charge to wellness - at three levels - for you, your teams and your entire organization.

    11 October 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 6 minutes 11 seconds
    103 Three blocks to physician leadership effectiveness – how get out of your own way!

    Ever asked your team a question and got nothing but crickets in response? Let’s break down why that happens and how to fix it!

    ~~ Understand the three reasons why your team might not participate.

    ~~ Learn why trust is the rocket fuel for team engagement and how you can cultivate it through open, honest, and transparent communication.

    ~~ Discover how consistency in asking open-ended questions helps to build trust and improve your leadership effectiveness over time.

    If you're a straddle leader—someone who balances clinical work with administrative responsibilities—transitioning from giving orders to asking questions can be challenging. The first time you try, you might face silence or awkward responses from your team. In this episode, discover the three reasons why your team might not engage and learn the secret to building trust and boosting engagement.

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    Tune in now to uncover how to turn awkward silences into active participation by mastering the art of asking questions and building trust with your team!


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    Explore physician leadership tools and strategies to stop physician burnout, enhance physician wellness and give you the power of personal influence in the C-Suite. All the tools you need to play your role in leading the charge to wellness - at three levels - for you, your teams and your entire organization.

    8 October 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 9 minutes 3 seconds
    102. Physician Leadership is MUCH easier with this super-simple Power Tool.

    What if there was a simple tool that could skyrocket your leadership effectiveness without any extra effort?

    In reality, this skill will get you much better results with much less work on your part.

    Let me show you a simple tool that will activate your team, build engagement, and produce better solutions, all while making physician leadership easier and more fulfilling. If you’ve been struggling in your administrative role, mastering this tool will make all the difference.

    Don’t miss this episode — listen now to learn how to master the art of *power questions* and become a more effective, productive, and engaging leader!

    ~~ Learn how to move from giving orders to asking open-ended questions that engage and empower your team.

    ~~ Discover how just starting your questions with hese two words transforms your physician leadership effectiveness and generates better results.

    ~~ Understand how creating a culture of trust and support on your team leads to better answers, participation and results.

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    Takeaways:

    • Mastering the art of asking powerful questions is essential for effective physician leadership.
    • Open-ended questions foster team engagement and collaboration, leading to better outcomes.
    • Transitioning from a directive approach to a questioning approach empowers teams to succeed.
    • Creating a culture of trust is vital for encouraging team participation and idea sharing.
    • Asking the right questions can lead to innovative solutions without demanding more work.
    • The most effective questions begin with 'what' and 'how', prompting deeper thinking.


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    Explore physician leadership tools and strategies to stop physician burnout, enhance physician wellness and give you the power of personal influence in the C-Suite. All the tools you need to play your role in leading the charge to wellness - at three levels - for you, your teams and your entire organization.

    4 October 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 7 minutes 48 seconds
    101. How Can You Escape the #1 Physician Leadership Blind Spot in just 5 seconds?

    The difference between physician leadership struggle and success hinges on what you do BEFORE you open your mouth to speak.

    As you move from the bedside to your role as an administrative leader DO NOT FALL INTO THIS BLIND SPOT. The command-and-control leadership style we learned in residency doesn't translate to non-clinical environments.

    Discover how a simple hand motion and a shift in mindset can transform your leadership approach.

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    ~~ Learn why the leadership style that works in the clinic fails in administrative settings, and how to adjust.

    ~~ Discover the power of asking questions instead of giving orders to become a more effective and influential leader.

    ~~ Let me show you how to take your "doctor hat" off to become a much better servant leader - Without Working Harder.

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    Takeaways:

    • Physicians must adapt their leadership style when transitioning from clinical roles to administrative roles.
    • Effective leadership in healthcare requires asking questions rather than giving orders to team members.
    • Switching from a doctor to a leader mindset promotes collaboration and team participation.
    • The traditional top-down leadership model in medicine does not work in administrative settings.
    • Asking questions allows leaders to leverage the team's experiences and insights effectively.
    • A servant leadership approach fosters a happier and more productive team environment.


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    Explore physician leadership tools and strategies to stop physician burnout, enhance physician wellness and give you the power of personal influence in the C-Suite. All the tools you need to play your role in leading the charge to wellness - at three levels - for you, your teams and your entire organization.


    1 October 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 9 minutes 20 seconds
    100. Physician Wellness - Optimize all 4 Layers of this Physician Life

    Is being a doctor knocking your life even a little bit out of balance? Your JOB dominates everything else at work and home? Is it time for a tune-up?

    In this episode, step out of your daily whirlwind to optimize each of the four distinct layers of your life as a physician and LightWorker.

    ~~ Learn how to set a positive vision for each layer — your job, practice, career, and life — and work toward achieving them all.

    ~~ Understand the difference between your job and your practice, and why finding balance between them is essential for your well-being.

    ~~ Explore how to define your career arc and integrate your life goals as a "light worker" committed to helping and healing others.

    Listen now to discover how these layers impact each other and learn how to use your Physician Leadership skills to regain balance, reach both your personal and professional goals, avoid burnout and lead a more fulfilling life.

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    Takeaways:

    • Reflect on your life by viewing it through the four layers: job, practice, career, and life.
    • Leadership involves setting a vision for a positive future and taking actionable steps towards it.
    • Most physicians do not have a written ideal job description, which can lead to dissatisfaction.
    • Your practice represents the art of medicine; it should be distinct from your job.
    • Consider how the balance between your job, practice, career, and life impacts your overall well-being.
    • Take time to contemplate your life goals and ensure you prioritize what truly matters.

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    Explore physician leadership tools and strategies to stop physician burnout, enhance physician wellness and give you the power of personal influence in the C-Suite. All the tools you need to play your role in leading the charge to wellness - at three levels - for you, your teams and your entire organization.



    27 September 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 7 minutes 29 seconds
    99. Physician Leadership - the Magic 3-Word Stack of the highest quality leadership

    What if there were three magic words that could instantly make you a better leader?

    In this episode, discover the simple, powerful 3-Word Stack that will show you how to solve any problem and take back your job, your practice, your career and your life.

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    ~ Learn the three-word stack

    ~~ Vision

    ~~ Strategy

    ~~ Tactics

    to skyrocket your leadership power and effectiveness.

    ~ Understand how to create a positive vision that aligns your team and sets the stage for effective strategy and action.

    ~ Discover how this approach not only helps you lead others but also plays a crucial role in shaping your ideal job description and preventing burnout.

    Listen now to uncover this key leadership skill that will help you navigate any challenge to a new and better reality every time!

    Takeaways:

    • Successful physician leadership begins with having a clear vision of a positive outcome.
    • When faced with challenges, prioritize understanding the vision before diving into tactics.
    • Leading by asking questions fosters collaboration and helps develop a shared team vision.
    • Creating an ideal job description involves imagining the best possible work situation for yourself.
    • Physician burnout often stems from a lack of proactive vision for one's practice.
    • Utilizing the stack of VISION - STRATEGY - TACTICS can guide effective leadership actions.


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    Explore physician leadership tools and strategies to stop physician burnout, enhance physician wellness and give you the power of personal influence in the C-Suite. All the tools you need to play your role in leading the charge to wellness - at three levels - for you, your teams and your entire organization.



    24 September 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 9 minutes 52 seconds
    98. Physician Burnout and AI digital scribe note writing software Part 2 - the dark side of the new tech

    Will AI digital scribes solve your documentation woes??

    YES ... AND this tech will also pave the way for deeper, darker causes of physician burnout.

    Just as soon as you're comfortable with the software, your production quotas will be raised dramatically - putting you in danger of even deeper levels of exhaustion. Physician leadership is needed to pace the implementation of this new and disruptive technology.

    ~~ Understand why AI scribes will soon become mandatory and how they will impact your daily workflow and productivity.

    ~~ Learn the hidden risks of increased patient volume quotas and how they will push physicians into uncharted cognitive burnout territory.

    ~~ Learn why it’s crucial to be an early adopter and power user of this technology so you can influence the pace and impact of these changes in your practice.

    LISTEN NOW so you understand what's headed your way and can use your physician leadership skills to defend yourself, your teams and all of your people from deeper levels of overwhelm and physician burnout.

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    With AI-powered scribes set to revolutionize medical documentation, doctors can finally cut chart time by half. But as productivity gains grow, employers will inevitably  push patient volume quotas higher, risking deeper and more dangerous levels of burnout. This episode dives into the hidden challenges that could arise from universal adoption of AI scribes. Physician leadership is key to scaling roll out of the technology and pacing increases in patient volume to avoid deeper levels of physician burnout.

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    Explore physician leadership tools and strategies to stop physician burnout, enhance physician wellness and give you the power of personal influence in the C-Suite. All the tools you need to play your role in leading the charge to wellness - at three levels - for you, your teams and your

    entire organization.



    20 September 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 9 minutes 7 seconds
    97. Physician Burnout and AI digital scribe note writing software Part 1 – the blessing

    The promise of AI scribes sounds like a dream come true ... and it will be, just not for long.

    This new technology has the power to cut your charting time by 50% and more. Become an early adopter and a power user ASAP and lead your team into the brave new world of AI documentation. Let's get started.

    ~~ Learn how AI scribes work, how they’re trained, and the immediate impact they can have on your workflow - up to a 50% reduction in your "time in the chart".

    ~~ Discover the practical steps to become an early adopter and the benefits mastering this new technology for your practice.

    ~~ Understand how your boss and the healthcare industry will respond to your increased productivity - and reveal new and darker sources of burnout in the near future.

    LISTEN to find out how AI scribes will radically change your workday and why you need to get ahead of the curve!


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    EMR is a core cause of physician burnout.

    It turned physicians into data entry clerks, doubling the workload without extra support. AI-powered virtual scribes are being hailed as the ultimate solution, promising to drastically cut charting time and relieve burnout. But is there more to this technology than meets the eye?

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    Explore physician leadership tools and strategies to stop physician burnout, enhance physician wellness and give you the power of personal influence in the C-Suite. All the tools you need to play your role in leading the charge to wellness - at three levels - for you, your teams and your entire organization.

    17 September 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 10 minutes 15 seconds
    96. STOP Physician Suicide with this Physician Leadership Crucial Conversation

    We can't stop all physician suicides, but we can reach out to everybody who is visibly struggling. Recognize physician burnout and use this outreach protocol to potentially save a colleague’s life.

    Here’s how …

    ~ Learn a simple, powerful process to identify and reach out to colleagues who may be in distress and burned out.

    ~ Discover how to create a safe space for honest conversations that cut through the “never show weakness” culture.

    ~ Gain actionable steps to persistently offer support, even when your initial outreach is met with resistance.

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    Listen now to equip yourself with life-saving strategies that can help you effectively support your colleagues in distress—your actions could make all the difference!

    Explore physician leadership tools and strategies to stop physician burnout, enhance physician wellness and give you the power of personal influence in the C-Suite. All the tools you need to play your role in leading the charge to wellness - at three levels - for you, your teams and your entire organization.

    13 September 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 9 minutes 15 seconds
    95. Physician Leadership – Recognize the 3 Symptoms of Physician Burnout in Yourself and Others.

    Could YOU recognize the symptoms of physician burnout and survival mode in yourself and your team mates? Early diagnosis enables early outreach and intervention!

    In this episode:

    ~ Learn the 3 symptoms of physician burnout and exactly what the little voice in your head says in each case.

    ~ Learn how to spot survival mode in yourself and your team, so you can intervene before you and your team crash and burn.

    ~ Take proactive steps to restore your energy, regain your sense of purpose and enjoy your practice again.

    Physician burnout is the #1 threat to your career, your wealth, your health and your life -- for both you and every member of your teams.

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    Explore physician leadership tools and strategies to stop physician burnout, enhance physician wellness and give you the power of personal influence in the C-Suite. All the tools you need to play your role in leading the charge to wellness - at three levels - for you, your teams and your entire organization.

    10 September 2024, 1:30 pm
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