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This Clinical Life brings you a discussion between Stephen Beeson, MD and Leon Moores, MD, author of All Physicians Lead. They talk about the need for every physician to recognize their leadership role—not just a select few. They cover developing essential skills like self-awareness and emotional intelligence, managing stress effectively, and how one inconsistent leader can significantly reduce team energy and ambition.

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This Clinical Life brings you a discussion between Stephen Beeson, MD and Bob Garry, senior advisor for team engagement, as they talk about the current healthcare workforce landscape. Bob and Dr. Beeson share insights of how effective leadership and team building nurtures organizational alignment and development. 

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This Clinical Life brings you an important discussion between Stephen Beeson, MD and Heidi Wald, MD, MSPH, as they talk about the importance of leadership, accountability, and commitment from all members of an organization to advance safety culture and harm reduction in healthcare. They dive into the need for continuous improvement, effective leadership, and clinician engagement in promoting patient safety and reducing unnecessary ...

This Clinical Life brings you a dynamic discussion between host Stephen Beeson, MD and special guest Kathleen Reeves, MD, FAAP, President and CEO of The Arnold P. Gold Foundation.

In this episode, Dr. Reeves discusses importance of human connection in healthcare, emphasizing the need for intentional connection between clinicians and patients. She also shares about the need for broader organizational and team commitment to ...

This Clinical Life brings you an insightful discussion between host Stephen Beeson, MD and special guest Robert Pearl, MD is the former CEO of The Permanente Medical Group and author of ChatGPT, MD: How AI-Empowered Patients & Doctors Can Take Back Control of American Medicine.

In this episode, Dr. Pearl discusses the profound effects of artificial intelligence technologies on American healthcare and how AI empowers h...

Can a holistic approach to professional development transform the way we connect with each other and deliver patient care?

This Clinical Life brings you an insightful discussion between host Stephen Beeson, MD and special guest Graham McMahon, MD, MMSc, President and CEO of the ACCME. In this episode, we explore the shift in healthcare professional development from a focus on technical skills to a more comprehensive framework.

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How can purpose help shape the way we provide care to ourselves and to the patients and communities we serve? In this episode of This Clinical Life, our host, Stephen Beeson, MD, sits down with cardiologist, healthcare leader, and best-selling author Jonathan Fisher, MD, FACC, to explore the impact of clinician well-being on patient care, the power of purpose, and actionable strategies to help combat burnout through a purpose-drive...

From witnessing unprecedented levels of illness and suffering to dealing with high rates of fear, burnout, anxiety, and depression, healthcare workers have endured immense challenges over the last couple of years. In this episode of This Clinical Life, our host, Stephen Beeson, MD sits down with Beth Lown, MD, the Chief Medical Officer of The Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare, to discuss the importance of building compas...

How can we leverage nursing research to foster a culture where nurses feel empowered and equipped to improve care delivery?

In this episode of This Clinical Life, hosted by nurses for nurses, we’re joined by Marla J. Weston, PhD, RN, FAAN, and Lesly Kelly, PhD, RN, FAAN. Together, we’ll discuss the current state of nursing, explore the demographic and technological shifts facing the profession, and examine how research informs our e...

In this episode of This Clinical Life, Stephen Beeson, MD sits down with Shikha Jain, MD, FACP, an esteemed oncologist, community builder, and prominent advocate for gender equity. Together, they will explore impactful strategies aimed at advancing gender equity in healthcare, and share tips to foster a collaborative and supportive environment to enhance engagement among care teams.

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Given the challenges facing healthcare, is it possible to enhance the human experience for both patients and providers while also addressing margin pressures and mitigating care team member burnout?

In this episode of This Clinical Life, our host, Stephen Beeson, MD, sat down with Jason Wolf, PhD, CPXP, President and CEO of The Beryl Institute, to discuss the current state of healthcare and explore strategies to improve the human ex...

Does caring make a difference? In this episode of This Clinical Life, our host, Stephen Beeson, MD, sits down with Stephen Trzeciak, MD, MPH, a physician-scientist, professor, and best-selling author of Compassionomics and Wonder Drug, to explore the role of compassion and human connection in healthcare.

In this discussion, they will cover a range of topics, including:

• The most pressing problem of our time: lack of comp...

Did you know that we tend to forget almost 80% of what we learn within 30 days? How do we offset this forgetting curve?

In this episode of This Clinical Life, our host, Dr. Stephen Beeson, sits down with Dr. Resa Lewiss and Dr. Adaira Landry to explore how breaking down complex skills into bite-sized, easily-digestible pieces of information can transform the way our clinicians connect with their patients, collaborate with their team...

In healthcare, leadership extends beyond decision-making. Now, more than ever, there is an immense need for healthcare leaders to engage teams, advance culture, and develop the skills required to retain clinical talent. 

In this episode of This Clinical Life, join Stephen Beeson, MD, and retired U.S. Army LTG Mark Hertling as they discuss the crucial role of leaders in ensuring workforce stability, advancing wellness, and ...

While there has been considerable emphasis on improving the well-being of clinicians, there is much to be done to alleviate the stress and burnout experienced by the entire healthcare workforce.

In this episode of This Clinical Life, we'll explore the importance of cultivating a work environment where everyone in healthcare feels safe to ask for help and is supported in receiving it. Gain valuable insights from Dr. Lorna Breen ...

In this episode, Stephen Beeson, MD, and Bob Dent, DNP, RN, FAAN, discuss the significance of nurses in leadership roles and their profound impact on the quality of care delivery.

How can nurse leaders continue to bring their clinical expertise, leadership skills, and ability to drive positive change in an ever-changing healthcare landscape?

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In this episode of This Clinical Life, we are joined by Mark Shapiro, MD, hospitalist and host of the amazing Explore the Space Podcast, as he shares personal stories about pursuing high-impact endeavors to fuel passion, reignite purpose, and support personal growth.

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How do we advance practical strategies and actions that address nurse workplace violence? How do we make it clear that violence should NOT be part of the job?

In this for nurses, by nurses episode of This Clinical Life LIVE, we are joined by Britt DiNatale and Mel Cortez - nurse leaders supporting and advocating for the safety of nurses in the workplace.

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Delivering clinical excellence for patients at a lower cost is one of the greatest challenges we are currently facing. In this episode, Jennifer Main Rutberg,  MD, shares valuable insight on the importance of having clear and productive conversations about value-based care.

Practicing Excellence is a human development company. We help coach and develop the healthcare workforce to make a meaningful impact by building proven skills in...