Succeed in Medicine: Practical Knowledge for Busy Physicians · Bradley B. Block, MD, Doctor Podcast Network

How Physician Leaders Handle Change-Resistant Colleagues, with John Schneider, MD | Ep495

·33 min·3 clips
How do you handle a colleague who's just a dick but hasn't crossed the line for HR intervention?
Dr. John Schneider discusses how physician leaders can effectively handle change-resistant colleagues, emphasizing coaching approaches over punitive measures. He covers strategies like asking open-ended questions, building psychological safety, and using models like the drama triangle to navigate tough conversations and inspire behavioral change.

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A practical reset for the conversations physician leaders keep avoiding.

This episode takes on one of physician leadership's harder tasks: speaking with a colleague who may be resistant, defensive, or simply difficult to reach. Dr.

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You need a better way to start a tough conversation with a colleague who does not want it.

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