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High Impact Physician
We believe great physicians make great leaders -- so we're informing and inspiring them through candid conversations with world-class clinical thought-leaders. Join our High Impact Physician Community: www.SandyScottLLC.com
Episodes
98 episodes
From Overwhelmed Physician to CEO (Dr. Nneka Unachukwu)
Most physicians assume that success in medicine means working harder—but what if that’s the very mindset keeping them stuck?Dr. Nneka Unachukwu (Dr. Una) shares her incredible journey from a shy, introverted physician to a thriving e...
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Leading Differently: The Power of Quiet Leadership in Medicine (Dr. Ben Reinking)
For years, Dr. Ben Reinking believed that working harder was the key to success—until it nearly broke him. In a career defined by relentless productivity, he found himself questioning whether he was truly fulfilled or just surviving. In this ep...
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The Best Career Move I Never Planned (Dr. Cameron Roth)
What if your biggest setback turned into your greatest opportunity?Dr. Cameron Roth never expected to be rejected from medical school. He had a clear plan—until life forced him to find another way. That detour led him to rural Central Ameri...
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How a Surgeon Transforms Others with Small Moments of Recognition (Dr. Jon King)
In this honest conversation, Sandy talks with Dr. Jon King, a seasoned surgeon who’s spent over three decades navigating the highs and lows of private practice. Dr. King opens up about the internal battles he faced with burnout, self-criticism,...
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Navigating Admin Challenges Without Losing Yourself (Dr. Jacob Anderson)
In this raw and reflective conversation, Sandy’s connecting with Dr. Jacob Anderson, a family physician and program director, who opens up about the highs and lows of stepping into a leadership role in medicine. Together, they explore:<...
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The Darkest Teacher: What Grief and Hardship Teach Us About Life & Leadership (Dr. Stephen Beeson)
In this deeply moving and candid conversation, Sandy Scott sits down with Dr. Stephen Beeson, founder of Practicing Excellence, to explore the intersection of professional leadership and personal vulnerability. Together, they dive ...
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A Practical Guide For Physicians Stumbling Into Leadership (Dr. Jonathan Fisher)
Let’s dig into:The role of bullies and dark places in our livesGrowing from the judgment and rejection from peersThe pragmatism of pausing to navigate our circumstances from the inside-outUnlocking ...
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Why 90% of Physician Leaders Are Wasting Time: It’s About “Who” Not “How” (Dr. Tom Hustead)
Let’s dive into:How mowing the lawn led to military and medical serviceThe need for new mental models and ways of thinkingShifting from “I’ll do it” to “I’ll develop my people”Why connecting with others is...
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How to Bridge the Gap When It’s “Us vs Them” (Dr. Rebecca Brakeley)
Let’s dive into:Navigating gossip and a lack of psychological safety What to do when keeping the peace has become a full time jobLeading teams with intention and open lines of communication Takin...
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How to Convert Rage to Passion (Dr. Leah Harris)
This is a deeply meaningful episode that I think you’ll feel and take something away from:Meta-leadership vs traditional leadershipOrganizational intelligence vs emotional intelligenceBeing a part of the first HIV-...
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The 22-Hour Day of a Physician Leader (Dr. John Guenther: Part 2)
Let’s dig into:The payoff of overidentifying with workThe link between perfectionism and self-esteemThe unexpected result of being vulnerable The power of therapyThe science of meditating 3 m...
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The Spirit of Service: A Vulnerable Conversation with My Son’s Physician (Dr. John Guenther: Part 1)
This is a special episode because Dr. John Guenther was my son’s physician when he was born, and he diagnosed him with severe brain damage and seizure disorders. He impacted my family and I in a deep way. This feels vulnerable to publish — and ...
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How to Convert Grief to Clarity (Dr. Alan Young)
Let’s dive into:Pivoting career aspirations after thinking your path is set Losing a father unexpectedly at a critical time in lifeHow to align stakeholders to solve problems fasterTurning grie...
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How to Fill Your Bucket, Delegate and Let Go (Dr. Jason Johnson)
Let’s dive into:Why things can feel “off”, even when everything look amazing from the outsideHow to actually get out of a rut, without putting a bandaidHow an unexpected death in his family sparked his forma...
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Exactly How a Cardiologist Uses a Part-Time Virtual Assistant to Be More Efficient (Dr. Timo Dygert)
Let’s dive into:A successful collaboration between a medical group practice and a hospital that reduced readmissionsFeeling unsettled with deciding what to focus onManaging concerns from a group of physician...
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How to Make Decisions that Impact 1,000s of Physicians (Dr. Amy Scanlan)
Let’s dive into:Jumping into things you don’t know much about The transition from treating patients to fixing broken systemsHow to rise above task-drag and spend more time working strategically&nbs...
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Unconventional Wisdom: Leading Surgeons in Private vs. Academic Settings (Dr. Lynette Scherer)
Sandy and Dr. Scherer have collaborated on several impactful projects over the past year. Today, they're digging into:How Dr. Scherer’s research met initial resistance before becoming a game-changer in emergency general surgery.
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Strategies and Tactics for Leading a Family Practice (Dr. Natasha Beauvais)
Sandy and Dr. Natasha Beauvais are digging into:The biggest surprises of implementing the Deliberately Developmental Organization model at her practiceReframing ways we get stuck as opportunities for positive change
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Half the Charting Time & Double the Patient Time (Dr. Paul DeChant)
Sandy and Dr. Paul DeChant are jumping into:Addressing exhaustion before or after cynicism Closing the door to protect your time and energyPolitical correctness in ...
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The Best Time to Say “No” (Dr. Jeffrey Smith)
Sandy and Dr. Jeff Smith are jumping into:A method for balancing performance and wellnessJeff’s experience with coach training (spoiler alert: out of his comfort zone)Managing outbursts of anger Heali...
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Insights from a Deliberately Developmental Organization (Dr. Natasha Beauvais)
Sandy and Dr. Natasha Beauvais are jumping into:The Deliberately Developmental Organization modelOffering benefits to a whole organization vs only high performersSupporting colleagues who don’t realize they’re stuc...
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Bitter Contests with Admin, Retooling a Clinic After 100% of Nursing Staff Resigned, and more RX’s For Success (Dr. Randy Cook)
Sandy and Dr. Randy Cook are digging into:A bitter contest between Randy and hospital administrationRetooling a clinic after 100% of the nursing staff resignedHow to reduce the impact of administrative turbulence o...
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How to Discover Your 2021 Insight (in 7 minutes)
We go through important experiences, especially difficult ones, and learn only a fraction of what we could.If you’re an accomplished “doer” and less adept at reflecting — use this exercise as a tool to uncover one of Your 2021 Insights.<...
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