Stop Physician Burnout: Physician Leadership Skills To Help Us Lead The Charge To Physician Wellness

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By: Dike Drummond MD

Explore practical physician leadership tools to give you the power of influence in the C-Suite, earn the trust of your colleagues in the front lines and the ability to help us lead the charge to physician wellness - at three levels - for you, your teams and your entire organization. Each skill and awareness comes from my 40,000 physician coaching and training experience since launching TheHappyMD.com in 2010. Learn a simple, practical, proven physician leadership tool in less than 10 minutes. Use it this week for immediate benefit.

140. Research Shows This Simple Weekly Habit Will Skyrocket Your Leadership Impact
#140
Last Friday at 2:00 PM

What if the secret to becoming a more effective and inspiring leader took just 15 minutes a week?

Leadership can feel overwhelming, and it’s easy to get stuck in a cycle of stress and negativity. But what if there was a simple, research-backed tool that could increase your influence, improve team engagement, and boost your own leadership satisfaction—all in just a few minutes each week?

You Will Discover:

👉🏼 A scientifically proven practice that enhances leadership effectiveness and team morale.

👉🏼 The right way to use this tool to maximize its impact without feeling...


139. Physician Leaders Say Thank You Like This to Double Your Impact
#139
02/11/2025

Did you know that the way you say "thank you" to your team can double their engagement and productivity? Learn the four key ways to express gratitude—and discover the one that acts like a physician leadership superpower.

As a physician leader, you understand that gratitude is essential for a thriving team culture. But are you using the most effective form? The difference between recognition and appreciation is the key to unlocking higher morale, deeper connections, and better performance among your team members.

You will discover:

~~ The four ways leaders express gratitude—and whic...


138. Will These Simple Rituals Become Your ADL's? Your Activities of Daily Leadership
#138
02/07/2025

What if the secret to being an exceptional leader wasn’t in the big meetings or major decisions, but in the small, daily moments of connection with your team?

Your ADL's - Activities of Daily Leadership

Leadership isn’t only about grand gestures and running the big meetings — it’s about consistent, meaningful interactions that build trust and engagement over time. In a high-stakes, fast-paced environment like healthcare, the challenge is finding simple yet effective ways to lead every single day.

You will discover:

~~ The power of "Activities of Daily Leadership" (ADLs) an...


137. Will These New Physician Conflicts of Interest Put YOU in Luigi Mangioni's Crosshairs?
#137
02/04/2025

New value based reimbursement formulas create a new form of conflict of interest that put doctors like us in the same ethical dilemma as insurance companies. It's a whole new form of ethical compromise you must be aware of ... because Luigi Mangioni and his millions of fans are watching us.

Physicians have long been respected as trusted professionals, but the evolution of healthcare payment models is creating new ethical tensions.

Traditionally, conflicts of interest came from performing procedures for financial gain. But now, under capitation and full-risk contracts, a different kind of conflict is emerging—on...


136. The 5:1 Ratio - Key to your Physician Leadership Success Up and Down the Organization Chart
#136
01/31/2025

Are you unknowingly sabotaging trust with your team?

Discover the magic ratio that transforms your physician leadership into a force for connection, collaboration, and peak performance.

In today’s chaotic healthcare environment, where leaders and frontline workers alike constantly in overwhelm, trust between you and your team can be hard to build—and even harder to maintain.

This episode dives deep into how just one simple habit, based on groundbreaking research from the GOTTMAN Institute, can help you create meaningful connections and strengthen trust despite overwhelming demands.

You Will Discover:

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135. The Fundamental Currency of Physician Leadership - without this you are doomed to failure
#135
01/28/2025

How do physician leaders build stronger, more collaborative relationships at work—and what single, five-letter word is the key to unlocking their full influence?

As a physician leader, your effectiveness depends on one often-overlooked currency. Without it, your team disengages, creativity stalls, and relationships weaken. But with it, you’ll create a workplace culture rooted in engagement, motivation, productivity, and trust.

You will discover:

~~ Why trust is the foundational currency in leadership and how it impacts every professional relationship.

~~ Actionable strategies to build trust through consistent, positive interactions—even in the busies...


134. The 80-20 Job Satisfaction Rule for Physician Leaders
#134
01/24/2025

Are you a physician leader juggling clinical duties and physician leadership roles? What if just 20% of your time could hold the key to job satisfaction and burnout prevention?

In the fast-paced world of medicine, finding balance often feels impossible.

Yet, a groundbreaking study of over 400 academic physician leaders reveals how focusing on your favorite parts of your job for just 20% of your week can significantly improve satisfaction while minimizing burnout—no matter how demanding your environment.

You will discover:

~~ How the “20% rule” can transform your work-life balance and satisfaction.

~~ Practi...


133 Take back control of your physician career - build a conscious relationship with your practice
#133
01/21/2025

Does your career as a doctor and physician leader feel like it’s running your life?

What if you could take back control, create a healthier balance, and design a practice that truly aligns with your ideal life - even if you are a physician leader with both clinical and leadership roles?

Many physicians unknowingly let their job satisfaction dictate their overall happiness. Years of intense training often leave doctors “all in” on their careers, sacrificing personal joy, hobbies, and relationships.

This episode explores how to shift from this default setting, giving you the to...


132. How to say "NO" with elegance and grace - the Quick NO, Slow Yes Process for Life Balance
#132
01/17/2025

Are you overwhelmed by constant demands on your time, both at work and in your personal life?

What if you could master the art of saying "NO" with confidence and grace?

As a physician leader, you're in high demand because of your energy, intelligence, and dedication. But being constantly pulled in multiple directions can lead to burnout and unfulfilled priorities.

This episode will teach you a proven "NO" strategy to protect your time, allowing you to focus on what truly matters in both your professional and personal life.

In this episode...


131. The Art of Decommittment - End the Overwhelm of WAY Too Many Hats, Roles and Responsibilities
#131
01/14/2025

Do you feel overwhelmed by roles and responsibilities you never consciously agreed to?

Discover the art of decommitment for physician leaders — a powerful way to free yourself from obligations that no longer align with your goals.

In this episode, Dr. Dike Drummond shares a simple yet transformative process for physician leaders to recognize and release responsibilities that drain their energy and distract from their ideal job description.

Learn how to respectfully step away from commitments that no longer serve you, creating space for greater clarity, focus, and satisfaction in your career and life.

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