Emergency Medicine Cases Ep 205 Leading from the Inside Out: Building Teams, Trust and Purpose in Emergency Medicine
Jun 24, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Thom Mayer, a renowned emergency medicine professor, and Dr. Carolyn Snider, a passionate leader in equitable healthcare, along with Dr. Howard Ovens, a skilled emergency physician, delve into transformative leadership in high-pressure settings. They explore the dynamics of trust and collaboration within emergency teams, advocating for shared responsibilities across all levels. Personal anecdotes highlight the power of vulnerability and communication, emphasizing how these elements can enhance team performance and patient outcomes in challenging environments.
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Everyone Is a Leader in EM
- Every emergency medicine team member is a leader because EM is practiced in teams.
- Leadership is about actively living your role every day, not just holding a title.
Lead with Calm Confidence
- Act with calm confidence and respect to lead effective resuscitations.
- Avoid raising your voice; empower team members to lead within their roles.
Trust Builds Effective Teams
- Trust is built through consistent actions that show kindness and empathy.
- Genuine care towards patients and team members fosters deeper trust and effective collaboration.