American Association for Physician Leadership

12/22/2025

Some leaders move fast — but speed without structure can create chaos.

Hyperenergetic executives often drive innovation, but unchecked momentum can dilute strategy and exhaust teams. The most effective leaders don’t slow energy down — they channel it.

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Many high-performing executives operate like caffeinated squirrels—hyper-driven, fast-moving, and constantly generating ideas—but their unchecked energy can create chaos, dilute strategy, and exhaust teams. While this intensity often looks like leadership, it can become a liability without struc...

12/22/2025

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12/21/2025

In this podcast transcript, Naomi Lawrence-Reid, MD, shares her journey from traditional clinical practice to exploring innovative career paths in medicine — and why she founded Doctoring Differently to help physicians reimagine what’s possible.

Her story is a reminder that physician careers don’t have to follow a single path — and that fulfillment often comes from aligning work with purpose.

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Naomi Lawrence-Reid, MD, shares her journey from clinical medicine to exploring innovative career paths. She founded Doctoring Differently to empower physicians.

12/19/2025

Feeling stuck, burned out, or pulled by expectations that don’t align with your values? This practical guide by Pamela Sullivan, MD, MBA, CPE offers a clear, step-by-step framework to help physicians make confident, values-driven career decisions — whether you’re seeking transformation, advancement, or new opportunities.

From objective decision-making and values clarification to interviews, negotiations, and burnout prevention, this book serves as a trusted advisor for navigating career change with purpose and clarity.

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12/19/2025

Workplace tidiness isn’t just about appearances — it affects professionalism, efficiency, and team culture. This article explores why sloppiness happens, how leaders can address it constructively, and practical ways to build a culture of cleanliness across the organization.

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This article highlights the importance of workplace tidiness, explores reasons for sloppiness, offers strategies to address it, and promotes a culture of cleanliness.

12/19/2025

Healthcare leaders can learn powerful lessons from unexpected places — including baseball. This article explores how principles from service industries and America’s pastime can inform better patient experiences, stronger loyalty, and higher-quality care.

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Healthcare can learn from other industries, like hospitality and baseball, to improve patient experiences, loyalty, and service quality through shared principles.

12/19/2025

Medical writing is a dynamic and versatile field, offering far more than traditional publishing roles. This article explores 10 distinct career paths — from education and journalism to strategy, marketing, and advocacy — and highlights how medical writers play a critical role in public health, patient education, and clinical practice.

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Medical writing offers diverse career paths, from education to marketing, showcasing its role in public health, patient education, and clinical practice.

12/18/2025

Change can trigger fear, resistance, and the brain’s natural threat response — even when the change is necessary. This article explores how senior leaders can use metaphors as a powerful tool to calm anxiety, build understanding, and help teams move forward with clarity and confidence.

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Change can be scary, which can activate the brain’s fight or flight response. So how can senior leaders help calm that threat response when introducing change initiatives?

12/18/2025

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12/17/2025

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12/17/2025

Book Excerpt: The Problem Employee: How to Manage the Employees No One Wants to Manage

Every organization faces performance challenges — but effective leaders know that poor performance often has deeper causes. This excerpt explores how to identify root issues, communicate expectations clearly, and determine whether performance can be improved or requires decisive action.

It also breaks down the hidden costs of weak performance and offers practical tools to address problems constructively while strengthening the team as a whole.

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Addressing poor employee performance requires understanding its root causes, effective communication, and balancing team priorities for organizational success.

12/16/2025

When leaders have covered vacant roles for too long, it can be hard to step back — even after new hires arrive.

If your schedule is still overflowing, you’re stuck in the details, or you haven’t reclaimed the time you should have gained, you’re not alone. Letting go of old habits is essential to refocus on the responsibilities only you can own.

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After covering for open roles for a long time, leaders may struggle to adjust their schedules and responsibilities once new hires have filled the positions. While they should have more time on their calendar to focus on their individual responsibilities and objectives, they might find themselves sti...