Most physicians assume the only way to lead well is to work harder—until they realize the cost of that belief is far higher than they ever imagined.<ul><li>Dr. Tamara Moores-Todd shares how growing up as the smallest athlete on her team shaped her grit, her leadership instincts, and her belief in the power of setting others up to shine.</li><li>She describes entering medicine with the assumption that perfection came from relentless effort, even tracking her study hours in a spreadsheet to prove she was “working hard enough.”</li><li>As an emergency physician, she began seeing the limits of individual heroism and the necessity of well-designed systems—ultimately leading major workflow innovations and large-scale COVID efforts.</li><li>When she became interim CHIO—with a newborn at home—she found herself sleeping four hours a night and questioning whether she could keep going without losing herself or her family.</li><li>Through coaching, she discovered that radically caring for herself—starting with tiny habits like a nightly facial routine—transformed her energy, her presence, and her leadership.</li><li>She learned to delegate deeply, release the hero role, and lead as a “setter,” empowering her team to execute flawlessly without her always being in the room.</li><li>She reflects on a near-death experience that sharpened her clarity about what truly matters and ignited a commitment to build systems that help people feel alive in their own lives.</li></ul>This conversation reveals why the most effective clinical leaders stop trying to be the hero—and instead lead from wholeness, clarity, and a deep commitment to staying fully alive.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Most physicians assume the only way to lead well is to work harder—until they realize the cost of that belief is far higher than they ever imagined.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dr. Tamara Moores-Todd shares how growing up as the smallest athlete on her team shaped her grit, her leadership instincts, and her belief in the power of setting others up to shine.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;She describes entering medicine with the assumption that perfection came from relentless effort, even tracking her study hours in a spreadsheet to prove she was “working hard enough.”&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;As an emergency physician, she began seeing the limits of individual heroism and the necessity of well-designed systems—ultimately leading major workflow innovations and large-scale COVID efforts.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;When she became interim CHIO—with a newborn at home—she found herself sleeping four hours a night and questioning whether she could keep going without losing herself or her family.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Through coaching, she discovered that radically caring for herself—starting with tiny habits like a nightly facial routine—transformed her energy, her presence, and her leadership.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;She learned to delegate deeply, release the hero role, and lead as a “setter,” empowering her team to execute flawlessly without her always being in the room.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;She reflects on a near-death experience that sharpened her clarity about what truly matters and ignited a commitment to build systems that help people feel alive in their own lives.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This conversation reveals why the most effective clinical leaders stop trying to be the hero—and instead lead from wholeness, clarity, and a deep commitment to staying fully alive.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Most physicians assume the only way to lead well is to work harder—until they realize the cost of that belief is far higher than they ever imagined. Dr. Tamara Moores-Todd shares how growing up as the smallest athlete on her team shaped her grit, her leadership instincts, and her belief in the power of setting others up to shine.She describes entering medicine with the assumption that perfection came from relentless effort, even tracking her study hours in a spreadsheet to prove she was “work...

The Power of Not Being the Hero in Healthcare (Dr. Tamara Moores-Todd)

Most physicians imagine leadership as a linear climb. But for Dr. David Marcozzi, the real ascent began when he was stuck—unsure of his path, working as an orderly, and quietly absorbing everything around him.<ul><li>Dr. Marcozzi reflects on his earliest formative role as an orderly, learning that healing is a calling—and leadership can emerge from any level of an organization.</li><li>A surgeon’s offhand comment about his insight sparked the belief that he could become a physician, igniting a life-changing pursuit.</li><li>His work at Ground Zero after 9/11 profoundly shaped his sense of purpose, catalyzing a two-decade career in military medicine, federal leadership, and crisis response.</li><li>Facing initial humiliation in the U.S. Senate (despite elite credentials), he learned that humility and trust-building matter more than titles.</li><li>During the COVID-19 crisis, he drew on lessons from combat and trauma response to lead through uncertainty, anchoring his team in preparedness and calm.</li><li>He shares how small pauses, private emotional honesty, and a relentless drive for positive impact keep him grounded amid pressure.</li></ul>This conversation reveals why leadership in healthcare demands both relentless execution and deep personal alignment—and how discomfort can be the clearest sign you’re growing.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Most physicians imagine leadership as a linear climb. But for Dr. David Marcozzi, the real ascent began when he was stuck—unsure of his path, working as an orderly, and quietly absorbing everything around him.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dr. Marcozzi reflects on his earliest formative role as an orderly, learning that healing is a calling—and leadership can emerge from any level of an organization.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A surgeon’s offhand comment about his insight sparked the belief that he could become a physician, igniting a life-changing pursuit.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;His work at Ground Zero after 9/11 profoundly shaped his sense of purpose, catalyzing a two-decade career in military medicine, federal leadership, and crisis response.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Facing initial humiliation in the U.S. Senate (despite elite credentials), he learned that humility and trust-building matter more than titles.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;During the COVID-19 crisis, he drew on lessons from combat and trauma response to lead through uncertainty, anchoring his team in preparedness and calm.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;He shares how small pauses, private emotional honesty, and a relentless drive for positive impact keep him grounded amid pressure.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;This conversation reveals why leadership in healthcare demands both relentless execution and deep personal alignment—and how discomfort can be the clearest sign you’re growing.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Most physicians imagine leadership as a linear climb. But for Dr. David Marcozzi, the real ascent began when he was stuck—unsure of his path, working as an orderly, and quietly absorbing everything around him. Dr. Marcozzi reflects on his earliest formative role as an orderly, learning that healing is a calling—and leadership can emerge from any level of an organization.A surgeon’s offhand comment about his insight sparked the belief that he could become a physician, igniting a life-changing ...

Positivity on the Surface, Profanity in the Car (Dr. David Marcozzi)

Most physicians avoid hard conversations to stay kind—until they realize kindness without courage can cause more harm than good. Dr. Cara Beatty shares two pivotal moments that changed her: <ul><li>Watching a mentor avoid a terminal diagnosis discussion and hearing Dr. Berwick speak about radical equity in care. </li><li>She reveals how her view of leadership evolved—from giving orders to building trust, asking better questions, and empowering others. </li><li>Coaching became central—not as a fix, but as a framework for listening deeply, challenging assumptions, and growing with intention. </li><li>She opens up about battling her inner critic and how practicing courage daily (and naming that process out loud) transformed her team’s culture. </li><li>Her biggest shift? Letting go of control and leaning into psychological safety, which paradoxically accelerated results in retention, productivity, and engagement. </li></ul>This episode explores why true leadership isn’t about doing more—it’s about creating the space where others can think, risk, and thrive. Dr. Cara Beatty is the PCN Chief Executive of the Providence Medical Group Central Division.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Most physicians avoid hard conversations to stay kind—until they realize kindness without courage can cause more harm than good. Dr. Cara Beatty shares two pivotal moments that changed her: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Watching a mentor avoid a terminal diagnosis discussion and hearing Dr. Berwick speak about radical equity in care. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;She reveals how her view of leadership evolved—from giving orders to building trust, asking better questions, and empowering others. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Coaching became central—not as a fix, but as a framework for listening deeply, challenging assumptions, and growing with intention. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;She opens up about battling her inner critic and how practicing courage daily (and naming that process out loud) transformed her team’s culture. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Her biggest shift? Letting go of control and leaning into psychological safety, which paradoxically accelerated results in retention, productivity, and engagement. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;This episode explores why true leadership isn’t about doing more—it’s about creating the space where others can think, risk, and thrive. Dr. Cara Beatty is the PCN Chief Executive of the Providence Medical Group Central Division.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Most physicians avoid hard conversations to stay kind—until they realize kindness without courage can cause more harm than good. Dr. Cara Beatty shares two pivotal moments that changed her:  Watching a mentor avoid a terminal diagnosis discussion and hearing Dr. Berwick speak about radical equity in care. She reveals how her view of leadership evolved—from giving orders to building trust, asking better questions, and empowering others. Coaching became central—not as a fix, but ...

The Simple Practice That Changed My Leadership (Dr. Cara Beatty)

Many physicians believe performance means constant motion—until they realize that slowing down might be the most powerful leadership move of all.<ul><li>Dr. Amit Vashist reflects on how his early years as a patient with a seizure disorder shaped his humanistic approach to healthcare. </li><li>Navigating a cross-cultural medical journey, he discovered that humility could be misunderstood—and that leadership meant learning to speak up and be seen. </li><li>Initially resistant to coaching, Amit shares how he came to see it not as fixing what’s broken but as refining his leadership “serve”—like a tennis coach does for an athlete. </li><li>Through journaling, presence, and visualizing his future self, he shifted from urgency to clarity and from performance to purpose. </li><li>A pivotal insight: “Slowing down is not a threat to performance—it’s a gateway to better outcomes.” </li><li>His decision to start posting vulnerably on LinkedIn became both a reflection tool and a leadership practice. </li><li>He explores the profound difference between being driven by the inner critic and guided by the inner mentor. </li><li>Amit’s ultimate goal: leadership that is sustainable, relational, and grounded in deep human presence. </li></ul>This conversation explores why leadership clarity doesn’t come from doing more, but from aligning more deeply with who you are becoming. Dr. Amit Vashist is Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer at Ballad Health— and is dual board‑certified in internal medicine and psychiatry.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Many physicians believe performance means constant motion—until they realize that slowing down might be the most powerful leadership move of all.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dr. Amit Vashist reflects on how his early years as a patient with a seizure disorder shaped his humanistic approach to healthcare. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Navigating a cross-cultural medical journey, he discovered that humility could be misunderstood—and that leadership meant learning to speak up and be seen. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Initially resistant to coaching, Amit shares how he came to see it not as fixing what’s broken but as refining his leadership “serve”—like a tennis coach does for an athlete. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Through journaling, presence, and visualizing his future self, he shifted from urgency to clarity and from performance to purpose. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A pivotal insight: “Slowing down is not a threat to performance—it’s a gateway to better outcomes.” &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;His decision to start posting vulnerably on LinkedIn became both a reflection tool and a leadership practice. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;He explores the profound difference between being driven by the inner critic and guided by the inner mentor. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Amit’s ultimate goal: leadership that is sustainable, relational, and grounded in deep human presence. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;This conversation explores why leadership clarity doesn’t come from doing more, but from aligning more deeply with who you are becoming. Dr. Amit Vashist is Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer at Ballad Health— and is dual board‑certified in internal medicine and psychiatry.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Many physicians believe performance means constant motion—until they realize that slowing down might be the most powerful leadership move of all. Dr. Amit Vashist reflects on how his early years as a patient with a seizure disorder shaped his humanistic approach to healthcare. Navigating a cross-cultural medical journey, he discovered that humility could be misunderstood—and that leadership meant learning to speak up and be seen. Initially resistant to coaching, Amit shares how he c...

Why Reflections are a Leadership Superpower (Dr. Amit Vashist)

Most physicians are trained to stay in control, to know the answers, and to solve problems quickly. But what happens when the real power lies in letting go, asking better questions—and even playing a little? <ul><li>Dr. David Wild shares his early roots in a rural community and how family business and medicine shaped his leadership foundation. </li><li>A passion for anesthesia and systems-level change led to roles in performance improvement and health system leadership. </li><li>Coaching became pivotal—not for answers, but for asking the right questions and unlocking inner wisdom. </li><li>He describes the profound difference between “giving advice” and helping someone “find their own path.” </li><li>The conversation explores how play, creativity, and even AI tools became essential practices for restoring energy and insight. </li><li>A powerful story emerges: evacuating a hospital rooftop during a hurricane, revealing the raw humanity and resilience of community care. </li><li>David reflects on how redefining identity, staying open, and questioning deeply held beliefs unlocked new clarity. </li></ul>This episode explores how releasing control, embracing play, and asking powerful questions can transform not only leadership—but who you are becoming. Dr. Wild currently serves as Chief Medical Officer at Ballad Health and is a board-certified anesthesiologist.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Most physicians are trained to stay in control, to know the answers, and to solve problems quickly. But what happens when the real power lies in letting go, asking better questions—and even playing a little? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dr. David Wild shares his early roots in a rural community and how family business and medicine shaped his leadership foundation. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A passion for anesthesia and systems-level change led to roles in performance improvement and health system leadership. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Coaching became pivotal—not for answers, but for asking the right questions and unlocking inner wisdom. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;He describes the profound difference between “giving advice” and helping someone “find their own path.” &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The conversation explores how play, creativity, and even AI tools became essential practices for restoring energy and insight. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A powerful story emerges: evacuating a hospital rooftop during a hurricane, revealing the raw humanity and resilience of community care. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;David reflects on how redefining identity, staying open, and questioning deeply held beliefs unlocked new clarity. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;This episode explores how releasing control, embracing play, and asking powerful questions can transform not only leadership—but who you are becoming. Dr. Wild currently serves as Chief Medical Officer at Ballad Health and is a board-certified anesthesiologist.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Most physicians are trained to stay in control, to know the answers, and to solve problems quickly. But what happens when the real power lies in letting go, asking better questions—and even playing a little?  Dr. David Wild shares his early roots in a rural community and how family business and medicine shaped his leadership foundation. A passion for anesthesia and systems-level change led to roles in performance improvement and health system leadership. Coaching became pivotal...

The Hidden Power of Play in Physician Leadership (Dr. David Wild)

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