In healthcare today, change is constant—and emotional fatigue is real. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Karen Weiner to explore what it really takes to lead when clinicians are stretched thin, burned out, and wondering if the work is still sustainable.

Karen shares hard-earned lessons from her journey—from primary care pediatrician to CEO of a large medical group—leading through organizational transformation, a Fortune 6 acquisition, and the unprecedented pressures of the pandemic.

We talk about:

• Why resistance to change often hides fear, not defiance
• The deep link between burnout, moral injury, and autonomy
• How opting into leadership can restore meaning and agency
• Why vulnerability is a leadership strength, not a weakness
• Practical ways to build trust and resilience in your teams

If you’re leading change, navigating tough seasons, or wondering how to stay grounded while doing this important work—this conversation is for you.

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In this open and candid conversation, Dr. Holly Beeman shares her evolution from being a hands-on problem-solver to becoming a more empowering and emotionally intelligent leader. Drawing from her journey as an OBGYN turned senior healthcare executive, Dr. Beeman reflects on early leadership missteps, the role of vulnerability in building trust, and how creating psychological safety can transform team culture and performance.

We talk about the temptation to "fix" things as a leader, how to lean into humility and curiosity instead, and what it truly means to create space for others to shine. Dr. Beeman also shares practical, hard-earned insights—from owning tough decisions to building inclusive teams—and why expressing accountability might just be the most powerful leadership move of all.

Whether you're a physician leader or supporting clinical teams, this episode is a masterclass in leadership growth, self-awareness, and creating a culture where people feel seen, heard, and empowered.

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Healthcare is facing a crisis—not just of resources, but of culture. Burnout, disengagement, and top-down leadership structures are leaving clinicians feeling disconnected from their purpose. But what if we could reimagine healthcare leadership as something radically different?

In this episode of LeadWellMD, I sit down with Dr. Apurv Gupta, a physician leader, consultant, and founder of the Loving Organization Consortium, to explore how trust, compassion, and human connection can transform the way we lead in healthcare.

We discuss:

• Why traditional leadership models in healthcare aren’t working—and what needs to change
• The concept of a “Loving Organization” and how it creates a thriving workplace
• How clinician leaders can cultivate trust, connection, and purpose within their teams
• Practical strategies to move beyond burnout culture and build leadership with meaning.

Dr. Gupta challenges the traditional, hierarchical leadership models in medicine, advocating for a new paradigm—one that prioritizes relationships over rigid structures.

If you’re a clinician, leader, or changemaker looking for fresh ideas on how to create meaningful, human-centered leadership, this episode is for you.

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