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EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 26 MIN

Office Hours #838: From the Operating Room to the Boardroom: High-Performance Leadership That Lasts

from Office Hours with David Meltzer

Dr. Jason W. Piefer brings a rare perspective at the intersection of health, performance, and leadership. A board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, Dr. Piefer is known for his precision-driven approach to joint preservation, trauma care, and arthroscopy. A top graduate of Baylor College of Medicine and a Professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine, he works closely with high performers and high-stakes leaders to help them recover smarter, avoid injury, and achieve sustainable results in both life and business. Through his platform Slice of Piefer, he also humanizes the surgical profession, reminding us that peak performance is about balance, resilience, and actually enjoying life along the way. Dr. Jessica Kriegel, Chief Strategy Officer at Culture Partners and a leading voice on workplace culture, leadership, and performance. With advanced degrees in business and educational leadership, Jessica brings data-driven insights grounded in the Results Equation—Purpose + Strategy + Culture = Results, a framework acquired by Culture Partners in 2021. As a frequent contributor to CNN, CNBC, Fox Business, and Bloomberg, and the author of the upcoming book Surrender to Lead, Jessica challenges fear-based leadership models and makes the case for a more human, love-driven approach to driving extraordinary results. Together, this conversation explores how sustainable success is built through healthy bodies, strong cultures, and leaders who know when to push and when to let go.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Jason W. Piefer brings a rare perspective at the intersection of health, performance, and leadership. A board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, Dr. Piefer is known for his precision-driven approach to joint preservation, trauma care, and arthroscopy. A top graduate of Baylor College of Medicine and a Professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine, he works closely with high performers and high-stakes leaders to help them recover smarter, avoid injury, and achieve sustainable results in both life and business. Through his platform Slice of Piefer, he also humanizes the surgical profession, reminding us that peak performance is about balance, resilience, and actually enjoying life along the way. Dr. Jessica Kriegel, Chief Strategy Officer at Culture Partners and a leading voice on workplace culture, leadership, and performance. With advanced degrees in business and educational leadership, Jessica brings data-driven insights grounded in the Results Equation—Purpose + Strategy + Culture = Results, a framework acquired by Culture Partners in 2021. As a frequent contributor to CNN, CNBC, Fox Business, and Bloomberg, and the author of the upcoming book Surrender to Lead, Jessica challenges fear-based leadership models and makes the case for a more human, love-driven approach to driving extraordinary results. Together, this conversation explores how sustainable success is built through healthy bodies, strong cultures, and leaders who know when to push and when to let go. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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