STAT Leadership Podcast

Chetan Kharod, Phil Moy, and J.R. Pickett
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STAT Leadership is a fast-paced, no-nonsense podcast where three emergency physicians—shaped by years in EMS, military operations, rescue work, and disaster response—break leadership down to its essential, actionable core. Across the first ten episodes, they tackle the fundamentals: what leadership is, how it’s developed, and why character, communication, and self-awareness matter more than titles. Through stories drawn from high-stakes medicine, combat deployments, tough calls in the field, and the leaders who shaped them—real and fictional—they explore authenticity, followership, influence, networking, resilience, and the fine line between leading and managing. They don’t shy away from hard truths: leadership is earned, rarely comfortable, and always rooted in trust, consistency, and humility. Whether discussing how to mentor the next generation, handle transitions in command, or keep your head straight under pressure, STAT Leadership delivers grounded, practical insight from people who have led when the stakes were life and death.

  1. Oct 11

    STAT Leadership Season 2, episode 4: Call, Text, Email, Meet, or Shut Up: Choosing the Right Communication Medium

    Send us Fan Mail In this “Stat Leadership” podcast episode, Phil and Dr. Chet Kharod discuss advanced leadership communication: choosing the right medium, timing, and level of detail. They argue that being a good communicator is essential to leading teams, and warn that titles can mask ineffective communication. They cover email best practices (clear subject lines, BLUF with context, and confirming receipt), recommend “Writing for Busy Readers,” and describe using AI tools like Copilot or Gemini to refine emails while always proofreading. They emphasize avoiding email/text for conflict, switching to calls or face-to-face, and using mirroring to confirm understanding. Chet shares stories illustrating when in-person communication solves complex problems quickly, and they highlight the leadership “superpower” of pausing or withholding responses in emotional situations versus avoiding necessary action.   00:00 Episode Setup 00:27 Why Medium Matters 03:46 Email Thread Meltdown 05:25 Better Emails With BLUF 08:30 AI For Email Drafts 09:59 Call When It Heats Up 12:01 Walk Over And See 21:36 Timing And Urgency 27:13 After Hours Messaging 30:56 Mirroring And Listening 36:08 When Not To Reply 47:47 Communication Never Ends 49:05 Leaders Read Watch 52:27 Final Takeaway Quote   Margin Call: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1615147/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk The Art of Manliness Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2vJHmWhhcMQRXtTruuFWTJ?si=1d5913220550457e The Art of Manliness: https://www.artofmanliness.com/culture/books/the-libraries-of-great-men-theodore-roosevelts-reading-list/ Writing for Busy Readers: Communicate More Effectively in the Real World, by Todd Rogers and Jessica Lasky-Fink: https://a.co/d/0aGTFGaU     We make some reference to our good friend Dr. Jeffrey Siegler in this episode. He’s an icon in our field, a wonderful doctor, a great leader, and the best kind of friend. Therefore, we give him shit. https://emergencymedicine.wustl.edu/people/jeffrey-siegler-md/

  2. Sep 17

    STAT Leadership S2e3: Buffering Your Team: Influencing Up When Leadership Falls Short

    Send us Fan Mail In this STAT Leadership Podcast episode, hosts JR, Dr. JR Pickett, Dr. Chetan Kharod, and Dr. Phil Moy continue revisiting Season 1 “open loops” by discussing how to limit the impact of an ineffective leader when you are not in charge, building on Season 1 Episode 8 about influence through character, compassion, competence, and courage. They distinguish formal vs informal authority and warn against undermining leaders while emphasizing the necessity of difficult conversations. Phil shares an example of advocating to moderate an excessive professionalism response against a physician, using a deputy to keep the conversation objective. Chet recounts a deployment where proactive communication reduced a micromanaging boss’s pressure, and another case where he risked asking a wing commander about recent commander reliefs, ultimately prompting transparency. They reference leadership lessons from Band of Brothers, Star Trek’s Jellico/Picard episodes, Essentialism, and Penelope in The Odyssey.   00:00 Welcome and Setup 00:30 Leading Up Against Bad Leadership 01:59 Middle Manager Sandwich 03:10 Hard Conversations and Intent 05:02 ER Write Up Story 09:11 Deployment Micromanager Fix 20:34 Why Leaders Act This Way 23:14 Wing Commander Icebreaker 35:26 Professionalism and Safety 40:13 Pop Culture Leadership Lessons 51:52 What We Are Reading Now 56:47 Final Takeaway and Close   Demolition Man: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106697/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0241527/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Inglorious Basterds: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0361748/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Simon Sinek, Start With Why: https://simonsinek.com/books/start-with-why Full Metal Jacket: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093058/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Band of Brothers: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0185906/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Saving Private Ryan: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120815/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Star Trek: The Next Generation, S6e10 “Chain of Command”: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0708686/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Essentialism, by Greg McKeown: https://a.co/d/04OfHs31 The Odyssey: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33764258/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk   Full episode here: https://youtu.be/7T9i0Lrihr8

  3. Sep 16

    STAT Leadership Season 2, Episode 2: How to receive a meeting as a leader and make them not suck

    Send us Fan Mail How to Receive a Meeting: The Administration of Leadership | Staff Leadership Podcast The hosts return to The STAT Leadership Podcast after a hiatus and revisit an “open loop” from Season 1 about why staff meetings often “suck” and how leaders can make them effective by learning to “receive” a meeting rather than trying to run it. They discuss setting clear expectations, purpose, and agenda ahead of time; distinguishing meeting types like update briefs versus decision briefs; ensuring staff work happens before the meeting instead of “sausage-making” during it; and valuing attendees’ time by limiting who needs to be present and allowing “nothing for the group.” Examples from military and EMS leadership emphasize standups, punctuality, managing dynamics, taking contentious topics offline, and stepping in when conflict escalates. They also touch on gauging meeting success through decisions or actionable takeaways and end with reflections on leadership lessons from The Odyssey.   00:00 Cold Open Banter 00:17 Podcast Return Intro 02:00 Why Meetings Fail 03:03 Receiving Not Running 05:54 Meetings Like Skills 06:51 Stand Up Meeting Hack 07:20 Know Your Requester 09:30 Update vs Decision Briefs 10:58 Agenda Owns Space 15:34 Dan Wolf Truth Bomb 18:31 Permission to Say Nothing 22:01 Sausage Making Problem 24:19 Types and Levels Meetings 26:37 Do You Need Attend 28:03 Trust and Boundaries 29:25 Set Desired Outputs 30:21 Lead By Walking Around 31:12 Push Up Shop Visits 33:16 When Leaders Step In 34:10 Run Tighter Meetings 37:24 Punctuality And Respect 39:11 What Makes Meetings Good 41:22 Brainstorming That Works 45:43 Defusing Conflict Dynamics 50:44 Leader Radar And Stress 52:33 Leadership In Fiction 54:35 Odyssey Leadership Lessons 58:48 Reading Habits Wrap Up     Lioness: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13111078/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk John Adams: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0472027/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Star Trek: The Next Generation: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092455/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk The Odyssey: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33764258/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

  4. Apr 23

    STAT Leadership: Critical Incident Leadership S2e1

    Send us Fan Mail STAT Leadership is a fast-paced, no-nonsense podcast where three emergency physicians—shaped by years in EMS, military operations, rescue work, and disaster response—break leadership down to its essential, actionable core. Across the first ten episodes, they tackle the fundamentals: what leadership is, how it’s developed, and why character, communication, and self-awareness matter more than titles. Through stories drawn from high-stakes medicine, combat deployments, tough calls in the field, and the leaders who shaped them—real and fictional—they explore authenticity, followership, influence, networking, resilience, and the fine line between leading and managing. They don’t shy away from hard truths: leadership is earned, rarely comfortable, and always rooted in trust, consistency, and humility. Whether discussing how to mentor the next generation, handle transitions in command, or keep your head straight under pressure, STAT Leadership delivers grounded, practical insight from people who have led when the stakes were life and death. The hosts launch season two of the Stat Leadership Podcast, aiming for advanced leadership concepts, guest leaders, and practical operational tips, while inviting listener feedback. JR recounts a traumatic cardiac arrest from a motorcycle crash in which he initiated a time-critical procedure briefly achieving return of pulse but ultimately losing the patient to non-survivable injuries; he reflects on how preparation, mental “if-then” triggers, equipment readiness, and practice matter more than the act of cutting, and on delegating room leadership while performing a procedure. The group discusses professionalism as unseen preparation, performance critique via video review and hot washes, managing fear, and JR’s post-event inability to focus and need for “me days,” counseling/EMDR, and healthy recentering techniques like box breathing and 4-7-8 breathing, plus cautions about chasing dopamine highs. They close with book mentions including Fight Club, Wisdom of the Bullfrog, First Blood, Range, and Less Than 1% 00:00 Season Two Cold Open 00:29 What To Expect This Season 02:32 JR Trauma Case Setup 03:03 Clamshell Thoracotomy Explained 05:17 Decision Making Under Pressure 07:50 Teamwork And Leading The Room 09:36 After Action Review And Recovery 10:52 Bravery And Emotional State 12:14 Triggers PACE And Practice 14:49 Fallout Scrutiny And Professionalism 19:51 Command Decisions And Preparation 23:20 Breathing Visualization Focus Cues 24:14 Crossing The Rubicon Moment 27:24 Invisible Discipline And Stoicism 28:57 Breathing Controls Stress 30:17 Box Breathing Breakdown 31:55 Using 478 for Sleep 32:44 Tools Beyond Breathing 33:51 JR Recovery Playbook 35:38 When Cases Haunt You 36:44 Hot Wash and Video Review 38:03 Reengage After Failure 42:31 Dopamine and Risk Cycles 44:53 Book Picks and Wrap Up Top Gun Maverick  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1745960/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Mike Lauria on the PJ Medcast  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conquering-high-pressure-situations-mike-lauria-on/id1335582586?i=1000635788149 Batman Begins  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0372784/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk https://a.co/d/0dj3fgIC Wisdom of the Bullfrog by Adm William McRaven  https://a.co/d/046gD2wp McRaven’s graduation speech:  Make your bed.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxBQLFLei70 First Blood by David Morrell  https://a.co/d/0dj3fgIC Less than 1% by Imamu Tomlinson https://a.co/d/0ftahpnr

    STAT Leadership: Critical Incident Leadership S2e1

  5. 12/31/2025

    STAT Leadership Episode 10: Succession and Letting Go

    Send us Fan Mail Navigating Leadership Transition: Strategies for Effective Succession Planning In this episode of the STAT Leadership Podcast, hosts Phil Moy, JR Pickett, and Chet Kharod dive into the complexities of leadership transition and successful succession planning. The conversation covers identifying and mentoring potential successors, the role of continuity in leadership, and strategies for navigating the transfer of responsibilities. Key insights include the importance of preparing mentally for the transition, supporting new leaders while stepping back, and creating processes to ensure organizational stability. They also provide practical examples from various fields including healthcare, military, and popular culture, underscoring the necessity of both personality and process in effective leadership handovers. 00:00 Introduction to STAT Leadership 00:29 Leadership Transition: Challenges and Strategies 08:49 Mentoring and Developing Future Leaders 11:25 Succession Planning in Different Contexts 15:53 Leadership Styles and Continuity 23:01 Historical and Cultural Examples of Leadership 27:05 Washington's Successor and Leadership Qualities 27:19 Movie Metaphors and Leadership 28:12 Shakespeare and Leadership Traits 28:44 Understanding Team Dynamics 29:30 Communicating Leadership Strategies 32:25 Assessing Leadership Skills 33:46 Succession Planning and Introspection 36:31 Navigating Leadership Transitions 39:09 The Importance of a Clean Break 43:59 Supporting New Leadership 45:23 Book and Movie Recommendations 51:07 Podcast Reflections and Future Plans Referenced in this episode: Star Trek: The Next Generation S6e10 and S6e11 “Chain of Command”, parts I and II  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0708686/?ref_=ttep_ep_10   https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0708687/?ref_=ttep_ep_11 The West Wing S4e23 “Twenty Five”  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0745720/?ref_=ttep_ep_23 The Last Samurai  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0325710/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_last%2520sam Star Trek: The Next Generation S7e5 “Gambit, Part II” https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0708722/?ref_=ttep_ep_5 Hamilton   https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8503618/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_6_tt_1_nm_7_in_0_q_hamilton The Terminal List: A Thriller, by Jack Carr   https://a.co/d/1QaxW1S Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs, by Steve Cuss  https://a.co/d/eXFTo7n Dan Campbell press conference https://youtu.be/oTmtPa8Uj1A?si=iXNjCw_EAlbyeX2h

  6. 12/31/2025

    STAT Leadership Episode 9: Leadership vs. Management

    Send us Fan Mail Leadership Versus Management: Understanding the Difference, Mastering Both In episode 9, hosts Phil Moy, JR Pickett, and Chetan Kharod explore the nuanced distinctions and intersections between leadership and management. They discuss how effective communication, network building, mindful and authentic leadership, and influence play critical roles in both arenas. The episode dives deep into why leaders sometimes micromanage and how setting clear strategic directions and understanding organizational culture are essential. Definitions from Harvard Business School highlight the contrast between creating visionary change as a leader versus managing consistent, procedural tasks. Emphasis is placed on the importance of emotional intelligence, initiative, and the ability to wear both leadership and management hats, depending on the situation. The episode concludes with personal anecdotes and book recommendations, emphasizing continuous learning and adaptability in leadership roles. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 01:01 Defining Leadership vs. Management 01:23 The Role of a Leader 02:47 The Role of a Manager 05:21 Balancing Leadership and Management 09:29 Practical Examples and Personal Experiences 13:26 Challenges and Solutions in Leadership 17:02 Leadership and Management in Practice 26:56 Air Force Feedback Sessions 27:23 Setting Expectations as a Leader 28:40 The Three Ts of Leadership 32:06 Mission Statements and Organizational Goals 35:25 Leadership vs. Management 43:44 Book Recommendations and Personal Insights Referenced in this episode: Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication by Vanessa Van Edwards https://a.co/d/9Z5bmj0 Shift: Managing Your Emotions--So They Don't Manage You, by Ethan Kross  https://a.co/d/3VaHakH Call Sign Chaos: Learning to Lead, by Jim Mattis and Bing West  https://a.co/d/9SQfaTJ Bosch series by Michael Connelly Harry  https://a.co/d/8maLTRV KPop Demon Hunters  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14205554/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_2_tt_6_nm_0_in_0_q_kpop%2520demon Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly, by Anthony Bourdain https://a.co/d/4WgMjxT

  7. 12/31/2025

    STAT Leadership Episode 8: Influence over Authority

    Send us Fan Mail The Art of Influence: Mastering Leadership Without a Title In this captivating episode of STAT Leadership featuring Phil Moy, JR Pickett, and Chetan Kharod, the focus is on mastering the art of influence within leadership roles, especially without possessing formal authority. The hosts discuss key strategies such as influencing through character, building relationships, and demonstrating competence and warmth. They emphasize the importance of 360-degree leadership, where influence can come from any position within an organization, and share personal anecdotes illustrating the impact of leading with integrity and humility. The episode also covers handling difficult leaders and providing constructive feedback, with recommendations for further reading, including 'The Leader Who Had No Title' by Robin Sharma and 'The Gift of Fear' by Gavin de Becker. 00:00 Introduction to STAT Leadership 00:21 Meet the Hosts 00:38 The Art of Influence 01:14 Understanding Informal Influence 04:39 360 Degree Leadership 07:44 Leading as a Subordinate 11:29 Feedback and Charisma 16:45 Navigating Leadership Dynamics 29:12 Addressing Complaints and Leadership Challenges 31:15 Handling a Serious Threat with Compassion 36:52 The Importance of Transparency and Fairness 41:59 Balancing Mission Priorities and Team Morale 46:08 Building Influence Without Authority 49:15 Recommended Reads for Leaders Referenced in this episode: Cues, by Vanessa Van Edwards  https://a.co/d/7b6gBlV The Leader Who Had No Title: A Modern Fable on Real Success in Business and in Life, by Robin Sharma  https://a.co/d/aAwRges The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari: A Fable About Fulfilling Your Dreams & Reaching Your Destiny by Robin Sharma https://a.co/d/5M7H1JE The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence, by Gavin de Becker  https://a.co/d/2NGZwcf David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants, by Malcolm Gladwell   https://a.co/d/4EtNETq

  8. 12/31/2025

    STAT Leadership Episode 7: Authenticity and Credibility

    Send us Fan Mail Keys to Authentic Leadership: Staying True to Your Team and Values In this episode of STAT Leadership, hosts Phil Moy, Chetan Kharod, and JR Pickett discuss the importance of authentic leadership. They explore what it means to be genuine as a leader, emphasizing actions aligning with stated values, the necessity of vulnerability, and building trust within a team. They share personal stories and insights on the challenges and rewards of authentic leadership, including handling mistakes, showing compassion, and maintaining consistency. The hosts also discuss the significance of emotional contagion and balancing the needs of the individual with the team's overall well-being. Recommendations for related leadership books and resources wrap up the episode. 00:00 Introduction to STAT Leadership 00:10 Meet the Hosts 00:28 Defining Authentic Leadership 01:11 The Importance of Authenticity 03:59 Consistency and Vulnerability in Leadership 06:19 Balancing Compassion and Discipline 12:30 Loyalty to Your Team 22:46 Emotional Contagion and Positivity 24:57 Book Recommendations and Closing Thoughts Referenced in this episode: The Go Giver by Bob Burg and David Mann  https://a.co/d/cyvf0A8 Bird by Bird by Anne Lamont  https://a.co/d/7quU8UR The Human Factors Assessment and Classification System  https://www.safety.af.mil/Divisions/Human-Performance-Division/HFACS/

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STAT Leadership is a fast-paced, no-nonsense podcast where three emergency physicians—shaped by years in EMS, military operations, rescue work, and disaster response—break leadership down to its essential, actionable core. Across the first ten episodes, they tackle the fundamentals: what leadership is, how it’s developed, and why character, communication, and self-awareness matter more than titles. Through stories drawn from high-stakes medicine, combat deployments, tough calls in the field, and the leaders who shaped them—real and fictional—they explore authenticity, followership, influence, networking, resilience, and the fine line between leading and managing. They don’t shy away from hard truths: leadership is earned, rarely comfortable, and always rooted in trust, consistency, and humility. Whether discussing how to mentor the next generation, handle transitions in command, or keep your head straight under pressure, STAT Leadership delivers grounded, practical insight from people who have led when the stakes were life and death.

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  • Creator
    Chetan Kharod, Phil Moy, and J.R. Pickett
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 STAT Leadership Podcast
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