Successful Medical Teams: How Doctors, Nurses, and Clinicians Shift Roles - Erin Barry

Send Fan Mail by Text!Full transcript and show notes: https://www.sharnafabiano.com/2026/07/29/successful-medical-teams-how-doctors-nurses-and-clinicians-shift-roles-erin-barry/ In healthcare, the person with the most authority is not always the person with the information the team needs most. Erin Barry explores why strong clinical teams depend on professionals who can shift roles, give and receive feedback, and recognize when the situation calls for them to step forward or support someone else. Erin’s research reveals a practical reality of patient care: healthcare is a team sport, and better outcomes depend on how well people coordinate their expertise, attention, and actions.Erin Barry is Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at the Uniformed Services University and a health professions education researcher focused on leadership, teamwork, and role flexibility in healthcare settings. She develops curriculum, assessments, and research focused on preparing healthcare professionals to work effectively in teams. She is also co-author of Innovative Leadership for Healthcare and co-founder of the International Leadership Association’s Healthcare Leadership Community.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why healthcare teams need professionals who can change roles depending on what the situation requiresHow peer feedback improves communication among cliniciansHow reflection helps healthcare professionals understand their own teamwork patternsWhat educators can do to prepare clinicians for collaborative decision-makingConnect with Erin Barryhttps://www.usuhs.edu/node/11086Episode ReferencesEd O’Malley and Julia Fabris McBride, Kansas Leadership Center, When Everyone Leads: How The Toughest Challenges Get Seen And SolvedPrevious episode: Leadership, Followership and Emotional Intelligence (IWU Part 3) - Yolonda Tonette Sanders  Support the show*Sharna Fabiano is the author of Lead & Follow: The Dance of Inspired Teamwork and host of the Lead & Follow Podcast. She helps founders, solopreneurs, and new leaders build strong collaborative relationships and successful teams. Get a discounted coach session with Sharna with promo code PODCAST https://www.sharnafabiano.com/coaching/Order the book: Lead & Followhttps://www.amazon.com/Lead-Follow-Dance-Inspired-Teamwork/dp/1646632796/Support the Show!https://www.buzzsprout.com/1735834/support