All Physicians Lead

Dr. Leon E. Moores
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Leadership is a core part of every doctor's day. Still, our common connotation of physician leadership doesn’t recognize that or emphasize its development as a key skill set for all physicians. The Forbes Books Podcast, "All Physicians Lead," reveals how accepting that you are leading and reflecting on it with the intent to improve can transform your impact, relationships, and patient outcomes. Dr. Leon Moores welcomes fellow physicians, scientists, and thought leaders to discuss tangible ways doctors can elevate their ability to care for patients through practical leadership training. Discover why leadership should be woven into every physician's education and career. When doctors fully enter their role as leaders of healthcare teams, performance and patient outcomes improve. This podcast prescribes leadership development strategies to help physicians reach their greatest potential because when physicians become better leaders, patients win.

  1. 9H AGO

    Dr. Dean Taylor on Why Every Physician Is a Leader (And Why It Matters Now)

    What does it take to build better physician leaders and why does it matter for patient care? In this episode of All Physicians Lead, Dr. Leon Moores sits down with Dr. Dean Taylor, orthopedic surgeon, former U.S. Army Colonel, and founder of the Healthcare Leadership Foundation, to explore why leadership is one of the most overlooked skills in medicine. Dr. Taylor shares how his journey from West Point to Duke shaped his approach to leadership, and why emotional intelligence, teamwork, and self-awareness are essential for improving patient outcomes. The conversation breaks down the gap in medical education, where physicians are expected to lead without ever being formally trained to do so. You’ll hear how small leadership behaviors impact entire care teams, why most doctors learn leadership the hard way, and what needs to change to create more patient-centered healthcare systems. If you’re a physician, healthcare leader, or anyone interested in leadership under pressure, this episode offers a clear and practical framework for leading better. 🔑 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN Why every physician is already a leader, whether they realize it or notHow emotional intelligence drives better patient outcomesThe biggest gap in medical education todayHow leadership impacts team performance and patient trustWhy self-awareness is the foundation of effective leadershipHow small moments shape culture inside healthcare teamsWhat the future of physician leadership looks like ⏱️ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro: Why leadership matters in healthcare 1:08 Meet Dr. Dean Taylor 2:11 The idea behind “All Physicians Lead” 4:29 West Point and leadership foundations 7:15 From military to medicine at Duke 10:26 Defining leadership in healthcare 12:59 Why leadership makes you a better human 14:27 The “fellow humans” mindset 18:18 Leadership across disciplines 20:40 The problem with medical education 22:29 Why self-awareness is critical 24:50 Emotional intelligence explained 28:00 Leadership and patient outcomes 30:10 Why current training falls short 31:54 What needs to change in medical schools 33:27 The self-awareness breakdown (real example) 37:55 A patient story that changes everything 39:04 The power of teamwork in care 42:28 Leadership under pressure 45:15 What healthcare can learn from the military 47:28 Why doctors are never taught to lead 49:33 Leadership mentors and influences 53:18 The legacy of John Feagin 54:47 Biggest lessons from 20 years of leadership work 57:46 The future of healthcare leadership

    59 min

  2. APR 7

    The Leadership Mistake Even Top Doctors Make Under Pressure | Dr. Richard Winters

    What do you do when you're the leader and there’s no clear answer? In this episode of All Physicians Lead, Dr. Leon Moores sits down with Dr. Richard Winters to break down what leadership actually looks like in high-pressure environments. From the ER to the boardroom, leadership is not about having the answer. It is about asking better questions, building shared reality, and making decisions when the path forward is unclear.Dr. Winters shares real stories from his journey, including: Going from a struggling student to Mayo Clinic physicianThe leadership mistakes even experienced leaders still makeWhy “fixing problems” fails at home and at workHow to lead teams through uncertainty and complexityThe difference between coaching, mentoring, and managingIf you lead a team, run a business, or want to become more effective under pressure, this conversation will change how you think about leadership.Subscribe for more conversations with leaders designing the future. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Intro: Leadership under pressure 0:35 – Why leadership in healthcare is uniquely difficult 1:25 – From D-minus student to Mayo Clinic physician 2:58 – Choosing emergency medicine over surgery 6:01 – How leadership roles actually begin 8:36 – Learning leadership through failure 10:37 – Why leadership mistakes are normal 12:18 – The gap in leadership training for physicians 14:19 – Frameworks that actually help leaders think 16:17 – Command vs collaboration: finding balance 17:45 – Why healthcare decisions are not top-down 20:02 – Why leadership evolves at every stage 21:56 – The “fixer” mindset and why it fails at home 24:18 – Default leadership styles and their limits 25:33 – How stress impacts leadership performance 26:21 – Decision-making in complex environments 28:31 – The problem with meetings 29:10 – “Now what?” and stepping into leadership 31:01 – Why best practices fail in changing environments 33:11 – Leading through uncertainty and change 35:58 – AI in healthcare and leadership implications 38:54 – Building shared reality (critical leadership skill) 42:30 – Blind spots and why leaders miss key signals 43:54 – Common leadership mistakes 44:24 – Should you get an MBA? 46:08 – Mentor vs coach vs manager explained 52:11 – When to use storytelling as a leader 54:36 – Advice for new leaders 57:44 – Asking better questions vs having answers 58:23 – The danger of “us vs them” leadership 59:00 – Final thoughts#Leadership

    59 min

  3. JAN 26

    Physician Voice in a Digital World With Dr. Kevin Pho

    On this episode of All Physicians Lead, Dr. Leon Moores sits down with Dr. Kevin Pho, practicing internal medicine physician and founder of KevinMD, one of the most trusted platforms in health care. Kevin shares how a simple blog post written after a patient encounter turned into a national voice for physicians, nurses, and patients. He explains why doctors must take ownership of their online presence, how AI and tools like ChatGPT Health are reshaping medicine, and why leadership now requires partnership with patients rather than control. From physician burnout to patient trust, from digital disruption to the privilege of practicing medicine, this conversation offers a grounded look at what leadership means inside today’s healthcare system. What You Will Learn• Why patients now know more about you before they enter the exam room • How AI and online tools are changing medical decision making • Why doctors must engage online to fight misinformation • How KevinMD became a safe place for physician voices • Why vulnerability leads to better leadership in medicine • How physician advocacy improves patient outcomes Key Moments• 00:01 Kevin explains how a patient reading his blog changed his career • 00:03 How AI scribes and ChatGPT Health are entering clinical practice • 00:05 Why doctors should stop fighting patient use of online tools • 00:10 How Kevin balances medicine, media, and family • 00:14 Why KevinMD became a voice for burned out physicians • 00:18 How physician vulnerability builds stronger healthcare systems • 00:21 Why doctors must correct misinformation online • 00:31 Why patient care must drive every leadership decision • 00:37 What COVID revealed about risk, fear, and the medical profession • 00:45 Why young doctors must manage their digital reputation • 00:48 Kevin’s closing message on the privilege of practicing medicine About Dr. Kevin Pho Dr. Kevin Pho is a practicing internal medicine physician in New Hampshire and the founder of KevinMD, one of the most influential platforms in health care. What began as a blog now reaches millions of readers and features real stories from doctors, nurses, and patients across the country. Kevin also hosts the Podcast by KevinMD, coaches physicians, and speaks nationally on leadership, digital health, and physician voice.

    51 min

  4. 11/03/2025

    From the Frontlines to the Future: Dr. Eric Holmboe on Leadership, Learning, and Lifelong Growth

    In this episode of All Physicians Lead, Dr. Leon Moores sits down with Dr. Eric S. Holmboe, the CEO of Intealth and a lifelong advocate for outcomes-based medical education. Drawing from a distinguished career that spans the U.S. Navy, Yale University, and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), Dr. Holmboe shares how leadership, reflection, and curiosity have guided his journey from general medical officer to global thought leader. He reflects on the formative lessons of military medicine, the origins of the competency movement, and the importance of addressing “unwarranted variation” in both clinical practice and leadership. The conversation explores how physicians can embrace lifelong development, model emotional intelligence, and create psychologically safe environments that empower their teams and improve patient outcomes. Listen to learn how Dr. Holmboe’s lifelong commitment to curiosity and continuous learning can help every physician lead with greater purpose, humility, and impact.

    1h 1m

  5. 08/11/2025

    Dr. Stephen Beeson on Human Development, Culture, and Clinician Impact

    Dr. Leon Moores sits down with Dr. Stephen Beeson, family physician, leadership expert, and founder of Practicing Excellence, for a compelling conversation about what it truly means for physicians to lead. From a pivotal dinner at the Spaghetti Factory that shifted his career from music to medicine, to spearheading culture transformation at Sharp HealthCare, Dr. Beeson shares the personal and professional lessons that led him to champion the development of frontline clinicians. In this episode, you'll hear how leadership at the clinical microsystem level can be the most powerful force for change in healthcare—impacting patient outcomes, team engagement, retention, and financial performance. Dr. Beeson also unpacks why organizations must stop treating leadership like an executive-only trait and start equipping every physician with the skills to connect, collaborate, and lead effectively. If you believe in the power of purpose, culture, and people development, this conversation is your blueprint for transforming healthcare from the inside out.

    59 min

  6. 07/17/2025

    Compassion, Curiosity & Change: Dr. Rachel Thompson on Leading Healthcare’s Human Revolution

    Dr. Rachel Thompson, Chief Medical Officer at Core Clinical Partners and past president of the Society of Hospital Medicine, joins Dr. Leon Moores to explore the heart of physician leadership. Tracing her journey from childhood animal rescuer to pioneer of the hospital medicine movement, Thompson reveals how "compassion and curiosity" became her guiding stars. She reflects on pivotal leadership lessons - like the humbling "forms committee" incident that taught her the power of collaborative systems -and emphasizes how every physician influences outcomes daily, regardless of formal title. The conversation dives into practical strategies for humanizing healthcare: Thompson champions AI documentation tools that restore clinician-patient connection by reclaiming hours lost to charting. She shares powerful examples of breaking down silos - from co-managing complex cases with surgeons to multidisciplinary rounds that unlocked capacity for 450+ additional monthly patient transfers at one hospital. Critically, she urges leaders to shift from reactive "firefighting" to proactive design, highlighting how slowing down to build intentional workflows reduces length-of-stay and reignites joy in practice. Closing with wisdom for emerging leaders, Thompson advocates curiosity as the ultimate leadership tool: "Be willing to lead, flex your style without sacrificing values, and always seek to understand others' realities." This episode is a masterclass in transforming pressure into purpose - essential listening for physicians and healthcare innovators committed to building systems where both patients and caregivers thrive.

    58 min

  7. 05/20/2025

    From Scalpel to Strategy: Crafting Leadership in Medicine and Beyond with Dr. Kevin R. Loughlin

    Dr. Leon Moores sits down with Dr. Kevin R. Loughlin, a retired urologist and seasoned medical leader, to explore the intersection of medicine, leadership, and lifelong learning. Dr. Loughlin shares his unconventional journey from aspiring lawyer to renowned surgeon, driven by influential books like The Making of a Surgeon and role models such as his father and a high school English teacher. He reflects on the pivotal realization that "leaders are made, not born," emphasizing the importance of integrity, humility, and continuous growth.The conversation delves into the critical gaps in leadership training within medical education, the value of interdisciplinary perspectives (like his mid-career MBA), and the responsibility of physicians to lead not just in hospitals but in their communities. Dr. Loughlin candidly discusses balancing a demanding career with family life, the art of stepping back from clinical practice, and his post-retirement passion for climate advocacy—proving leadership extends far beyond the OR.You’ll gain actionable insights on fostering teamwork, embracing humility, and navigating leadership transitions, all underscored by Dr. Loughlin’s wit and wisdom. Whether you’re a trainee, practicing physician, or seasoned leader, this episode is a compelling reminder of how intentional leadership transforms patient care, communities, and careers.

    57 min

  8. 04/22/2025

    From the Military to Medicine: Leadership Lessons with Dr. Gerald Harmon

    In this insightful episode of All Physicians Lead, Dr. Leon Moores sits down with Dr. Gerald Harmon—a distinguished physician, retired U.S. Air Force Major General, and Interim Dean of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. With decades of leadership in military medicine, healthcare administration, and medical education, Dr. Harmon shares his remarkable journey, from his rural South Carolina roots to his pivotal roles in shaping healthcare policy and education. Listeners will gain invaluable wisdom as Dr. Harmon breaks down his "Four Cs" of leadership—Competence, Confidence, Compassion, and Character—and discusses how these principles guide physicians at every stage of their careers. He reflects on the importance of service, the challenges of work-life balance, and the enduring impact of small acts of kindness in medicine. From memorable patient stories to lessons learned in the military and organized medicine, this conversation is a masterclass in leadership, resilience, and the power of making a difference. Whether you're a medical student, practicing physician, or healthcare leader, Dr. Harmon's insights will inspire you to embrace your role as a leader—both in and out of the clinic. Tune in for a heartfelt and motivating discussion that underscores why All Physicians Lead.

    57 min
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Leadership is a core part of every doctor's day. Still, our common connotation of physician leadership doesn’t recognize that or emphasize its development as a key skill set for all physicians. The Forbes Books Podcast, "All Physicians Lead," reveals how accepting that you are leading and reflecting on it with the intent to improve can transform your impact, relationships, and patient outcomes. Dr. Leon Moores welcomes fellow physicians, scientists, and thought leaders to discuss tangible ways doctors can elevate their ability to care for patients through practical leadership training. Discover why leadership should be woven into every physician's education and career. When doctors fully enter their role as leaders of healthcare teams, performance and patient outcomes improve. This podcast prescribes leadership development strategies to help physicians reach their greatest potential because when physicians become better leaders, patients win.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Leon E. Moores
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Forbes Books
  • Show Website
    All Physicians Lead