The Emergency Mind Podcast Ep 108: Andrew Rixon and Sam Wilson on Exploring Leadership in Emergencies
Oct 10, 2024
Andrew Rickson is a leadership coach and director at Griffith Business School, while Samuel Wilson is a social psychologist and founder of the Australian Leadership Index. They dive into the complex dynamics of leadership in emergency medicine. Key discussions include the importance of understanding leadership identity and the role of narrative in development. They highlight the need for collaboration in high-pressure environments. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own experiences through storytelling, fostering growth and resilience in leadership.
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Emergency Medicine Leadership Project
- In 2018, Andrew Rixon and Samuel Wilson partnered with the Australian College of Emergency Medicine.
- They aimed to understand and address leadership challenges in emergency medicine, a relatively unexplored area.
The Triforce of Progress
- Effective collaboration between frontline workers, leaders, and academics is crucial for progress.
- Disharmony between these groups leads to wasted energy and hinders improvement.
Respect in Emergency Medicine
- Andrew Rixon's experience with a communication program in a Queensland emergency department highlighted the importance of respect.
- This experience sparked his interest in helping clinicians navigate the challenging environment of emergency medicine.
