Human Flourishing at Work - Building a Life of Service and Self-Care with Dr. Tenzin Dadul

Great leaders pour themselves into serving others, sometimes until they burn out. But if you want lasting impact, understand that it requires balance. When service comes without self-care, burnout follows. And when self-care comes without service, your leadership’s meaning fades. That’s why the key is learning to hold both, so you can thrive while helping others flourish.

In this episode, Ashish Kothari and Dr. Tenzin Dadul explore how leaders can build a flourishing life by aligning service with self-care, gratitude, and continuous growth.

Dr. Tenzin Dadul is a Clinical Associate Professor of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology and Director of Educational Research at the University of Detroit Mercy. He is also the founder of "Wild Flower," a mission-driven organization that, since around 2009, has provided free medical, dental, and cancer care and educational support to underprivileged children and Himalayan refugee communities. In 2022, he was awarded the Agere ex Missione Award by Detroit Mercy for his outstanding service and other honors from institutions in the U.S. and abroad.

His story is a powerful reminder that true leadership and flourishing begin when we care for ourselves as deeply as we care for others.

Things you will also learn in this episode:

• Why service without self-care leads to burnout

• How Dr. Tenzin transformed failure and hardship into a flourishing life of purpose

• The importance of mentorship and education as a “golden ticket” for generational impact

• Insights on preventing burnout in healthcare and leadership

• How Eastern and Western philosophies can be integrated for resilience and wellbeing

Tune in now to hear how you can lead a flourishing life with both service and self-care at the center.

✅Resources:

• Michigan Ross: michiganross.umich.edu

• Dr. Tenzin Dadul's website: tenzindadul.org/ 

• Cancer Medical Dental Organization founded by Dr. Tenzin Dadul: https://www.tenzindadul.org/mission 

• His Holiness The Dalai Lama: https://www.dalailama.com/

• Sadhguru: https://isha.sadhguru.org/en/sadhguru 

• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: https://www.unc.edu/ 

• University of Detroit Mercy: https://www.udmercy.edu/

• Saveetha Medical College: https://www.smc.saveetha.com/ 

• Andrews University: https://www.andrews.edu/index.html 

• University of Michigan Center for Positive Organizations: https://michiganross.umich.edu/terms/center-positive-organizations 

✅Books:

• Hardwired for Happiness by Ashish Kothari: https://happinesssquad.com/hardwired-for-happiness/