The Academic Revolution Inga Hofmann, MD

Do you ever feel like you are so busy that you never get the time to really sit down and think about what you want for your career and personal life? You are just catching up with the day-to-day activities trying to keep your head above water?Overwhelming often comes from a lack of clarity. Therefore finding clarity by creating time to craft a clear vision for your career in academic medicine and your personal life aligned with your values is key to success and to eliminate overwhelm.In this ...

What does success mean to you? Is it the academic title or number of grants and publications? Perhaps how high we can climb on the academic leadership ladder? Or how much money we make?Or perhaps it’s something completely different…In this episode of 'The Academic Revolution,' the host reflects on the nature of academic success. What’s the meaning of success in the academic world? The host encourages listeners to reconsider traditional markers of success, like publications and promotion...

Join us for an eye-opening exploration of leadership in the academic medical field. In this compelling episode, we challenge aspiring leaders to delve deep into their motivations and the essence of true leadership. Beyond titles and positions, leadership is about influence and service.Inga sheds light on the complexities and requirements of leadership, urging listeners to question their motives for seeking leadership roles. Whether it's for career advancement, financial gain, or genuine impac...

This episode of the Academic Revolution podcast, positioned under the theme of leadership identity, tackles the common issue of feeling overwhelmed and stuck due to juggling multiple tasks. Dr. Inga Hofmann sheds light on the transformational strategy of focusing on desired outcomes rather than the tasks themselves to enhance productivity and leadership skills. Incorporating personal experiences and examples, the episode emphasizes the importance of self-discipline, prioritization, and mainta...

Many of us, academic physicians are eager to lead. But can we lead the most important person, which is ourselves?In this episode of the Academic Revolution Podcast, we discuss the importance of self-leadership and cultivating a lifestyle of self-discipline, as academic physicians. Leadership is influence, regardless of formal titles. Dr. Hofmann highlights that it's crucial to lead oneself effectively before leading others, and this requires a lifestyle commitment based on daily choices ...

Procrastination is probably the number one reason that is holding academic physicians back. The root cause of procrastination can be multiplefold. One less common reason discussed is our emotional state.In this episode of the Academic Revolution podcast, we will discuss how your emotions can keep you stuck in procrastination and are damaging to your careerProcrastination, often related to a mental block, can negatively affect productivity and goal attainment. Dr. Hofmann emphasizes the import...