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EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 42 MIN

Leading with Kindness | Quality Time with Dr. Schaal

from Leading Medicine with Houston Methodist · host Houston Methodist

In this episode, Dr. Stephen Swensen discusses his work at Mayo Clinic to create thriving, ideal work environments. His most recent book, Mayo Clinic Strategies to Reduce Burnout - 12 Actions to Create the Ideal Workplace, outlines four evidence based elements of an ideal workplace: agency, belonging, collective effervescence and positivity. Dr. Swensen is a recognized expert, speaker and inter-disciplinary researcher in wellbeing, leadership and organizational development. For 35 years, he served patients at Mayo Clinic as a clinician, scientist, educator and leader. He serves as a senior fellow of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and a transformational fellow at The NARBHA Institute. Expert: Dr. Stephen Swensen, senior fellow, Institute for Healthcare Improvement; transformational fellow, NARBHA Institute; professor emeritus, Mayo ClinicNotable topics covered:The role leadership plays in creating healthy, thriving work environmentsThe elements of an ideal workplace: agency, belonging, collective effervescence and positivityHow People-Centered Kind Leaders cultivate work communities that allow people to optimize their positive life assessment and healthspanLinks:Steve Swensen (LinkedIn)Mayo ClinicMayo Clinic Strategies to Reduce Burnout - 12 Actions to Create the Ideal WorkplaceInstitute for Healthcare ImprovementThe NARBHA InstituteLeading with Kindness

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In this episode, Dr. Stephen Swensen discusses his work at Mayo Clinic to create thriving, ideal work environments. His most recent book, Mayo Clinic Strategies to Reduce Burnout - 12 Actions to Create the Ideal Workplace, outlines four evidence based elements of an ideal workplace: agency, belonging, collective effervescence and positivity. Dr. Swensen is a recognized expert, speaker and inter-disciplinary researcher in wellbeing, leadership and organizational development. For 35 years, he...

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