Episode #81: The Skills That Made You a Great Clinician Are Killing You as a Leader

Episode #81: The Skills That Made You a Great Clinician Are Killing You as a Leader   The same traits that make a great clinician — never asking for help, pushing through exhaustion, putting everyone else first — can make a terrible leader. Dr. Laura Suttin, physician, coach, and author, joins Dr. Cindy to unpack why so many clinicians flame out when they step into leadership, and what it actually takes to lead well without losing yourself in the process.   In this episode, we cover:  (4:00) When do we think of the well-being of clinicians? (7:00) Sacrificing your own needs for the needs of your patients.  (14:00) If we don’t allow our pilots to be awake that long, why do we allow our doctors? (17:00) Overworked, imposter syndrome, and isolation in the leadership position for clinicians.  (22:00) Listen to the whispers before the shouts.  (24:00) Does the lack of emotion from the doctor affect the patient/doctor relationship? (26:00) The idea behind Dr. Laura’s Compass Framework. (34:00) Rapid-fire questions Dr. Cindy’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/drcindyspeaks Dr. Cindy’s Merch   Dr. Cindy’s Partners: Professional Health Products: http://www.phpltd.com Stopain Clinical: https://www.stopainclinical.com/ Infinedi: https://infinedi.net/   About Dr. Laura Suttin:   Dr. Laura Suttin is a physician, former healthcare executive, certified coach, speaker, organizational consultant, and author of The Purposeful MD-Creating the Life You Love Without Guilt. With decades of leadership experience, Laura partners with healthcare organizations to realign leadership and culture around her proprietary Compass Framework: Purpose, Connection, Empowerment, and Joy.   Her work addresses burnout at its root—by transforming misaligned, fragmented cultures into high-performing environments where people thrive, outcomes rise, and the business bottom line improves. Laura’s clients stop chasing short-term burnout fixes and instead build resilient, sustainable healthcare systems—where engagement grows and both people and performance flourish.   Follow Dr. Laura:  Facebook Linkedin Youtube TikTok Website Coursework   Follow, rate, and review Dr. Cindy on Apple and Spotify! If you love Dr. Cindy's episodes, here's how to follow her so you never miss one!   For Apple, click the “Follow” button at the top of the page on the right.  For Spotify, click the “Follow” button below Dr. Cindy’s show tile.   Questions about her content? Please visit Dr. Cindy’s disclaimer at the bottom of the page. www.drcindyspeaks.com/podcast