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All Physicians Lead

All Physicians Lead

By: Dr. Leon E. Moores
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 Leadership is a core part of every doctor's day. Still, our common connotation of physician leadership doesn’t recognize that or emphasize its development as a key skill set for all physicians. The Forbes Books Podcast, "All Physicians Lead," reveals how accepting that you are leading and reflecting on it with the intent to improve can transform your impact, relationships, and patient outcomes. Dr. Leon Moores welcomes fellow physicians, scientists, and thought leaders to discuss tangible ways doctors can elevate their ability to care for patients through practical leadership training. Discover why leadership should be woven into every physician's education and career. When doctors fully enter their role as leaders of healthcare teams, performance and patient outcomes improve. This podcast prescribes leadership development strategies to help physicians reach their greatest potential because when physicians become better leaders, patients win.Forbes Books Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease Science
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  • Dr. Stephen Beeson on Human Development, Culture, and Clinician Impact

    Dr. Stephen Beeson on Human Development, Culture, and Clinician Impact
    Aug 11 2025
    Dr. Leon Moores sits down with Dr. Stephen Beeson, family physician, leadership expert, and founder of Practicing Excellence, for a compelling conversation about what it truly means for physicians to lead. From a pivotal dinner at the Spaghetti Factory that shifted his career from music to medicine, to spearheading culture transformation at Sharp HealthCare, Dr. Beeson shares the personal and professional lessons that led him to champion the development of frontline clinicians.

    In this episode, you'll hear how leadership at the clinical microsystem level can be the most powerful force for change in healthcare—impacting patient outcomes, team engagement, retention, and financial performance. Dr. Beeson also unpacks why organizations must stop treating leadership like an executive-only trait and start equipping every physician with the skills to connect, collaborate, and lead effectively.


    If you believe in the power of purpose, culture, and people development, this conversation is your blueprint for transforming healthcare from the inside out.
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    59 mins
  • Compassion, Curiosity & Change: Dr. Rachel Thompson on Leading Healthcare’s Human Revolution

    Compassion, Curiosity & Change: Dr. Rachel Thompson on Leading Healthcare’s Human Revolution
    Jul 17 2025
    Dr. Rachel Thompson, Chief Medical Officer at Core Clinical Partners and past president of the Society of Hospital Medicine, joins Dr. Leon Moores to explore the heart of physician leadership. Tracing her journey from childhood animal rescuer to pioneer of the hospital medicine movement, Thompson reveals how "compassion and curiosity" became her guiding stars. She reflects on pivotal leadership lessons - like the humbling "forms committee" incident that taught her the power of collaborative systems -and emphasizes how every physician influences outcomes daily, regardless of formal title.
    The conversation dives into practical strategies for humanizing healthcare: Thompson champions AI documentation tools that restore clinician-patient connection by reclaiming hours lost to charting. She shares powerful examples of breaking down silos - from co-managing complex cases with surgeons to multidisciplinary rounds that unlocked capacity for 450+ additional monthly patient transfers at one hospital. Critically, she urges leaders to shift from reactive "firefighting" to proactive design, highlighting how slowing down to build intentional workflows reduces length-of-stay and reignites joy in practice.

    Closing with wisdom for emerging leaders, Thompson advocates curiosity as the ultimate leadership tool: "Be willing to lead, flex your style without sacrificing values, and always seek to understand others' realities." This episode is a masterclass in transforming pressure into purpose - essential listening for physicians and healthcare innovators committed to building systems where both patients and caregivers thrive.
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    58 mins
  • From Scalpel to Strategy: Crafting Leadership in Medicine and Beyond with Dr. Kevin R. Loughlin

    From Scalpel to Strategy: Crafting Leadership in Medicine and Beyond with Dr. Kevin R. Loughlin
    May 20 2025
    Dr. Leon Moores sits down with Dr. Kevin R. Loughlin, a retired urologist and seasoned medical leader, to explore the intersection of medicine, leadership, and lifelong learning. Dr. Loughlin shares his unconventional journey from aspiring lawyer to renowned surgeon, driven by influential books like The Making of a Surgeon and role models such as his father and a high school English teacher. He reflects on the pivotal realization that "leaders are made, not born," emphasizing the importance of integrity, humility, and continuous growth.The conversation delves into the critical gaps in leadership training within medical education, the value of interdisciplinary perspectives (like his mid-career MBA), and the responsibility of physicians to lead not just in hospitals but in their communities. Dr. Loughlin candidly discusses balancing a demanding career with family life, the art of stepping back from clinical practice, and his post-retirement passion for climate advocacy—proving leadership extends far beyond the OR.You’ll gain actionable insights on fostering teamwork, embracing humility, and navigating leadership transitions, all underscored by Dr. Loughlin’s wit and wisdom. Whether you’re a trainee, practicing physician, or seasoned leader, this episode is a compelling reminder of how intentional leadership transforms patient care, communities, and careers.
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    57 mins
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