S3E7: Embracing Fear in Leadership with Dr. Maia Carter

On this episode, Dr. Shari Dade is joined by Dr. Maia Carter. Dr. Carter is the Director of Virtual Care Integration in the Office of Primary Care. In this role, she works to help implement and expand virtual tools throughout primary care services through the nation. As a TelePrimary Care Physician, Dr. Carter sees patients virtually throughout VISN 21. She is also the thought leader and host of the dynamic VA VLOG entitled “Let’s Talk Virtual Care” produced by the office primary care virtual care integration team. Listen in for a discussion on how leaders can experience some of the best professional development by looking into the face of fear and choosing to embrace it.

Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/TATF_S3E7.pdf ===============================

Key Lessons:

1. Sometimes you must remind yourself of your accomplishments to remind yourself that you are where you need to be. Check your resume!
2. Be sure to give yourself grace when leaping into situations that lead to fear. Work to establish your support team and your success circle to help you navigate the fear.
3. Focus on your get up and not your fall!

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