Learning to Lead

A podcast about leadership, teamwork and reimagining healthcare
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Learning to Lead focuses on developing and supporting emerging healthcare leaders (students, trainees and early-career healthcare professionals) through conversations with leaders about their experiences and insights (“leader journeys”), foundational leadership concepts (“deep dives”), and the most useful and impactful tools to become better leaders (“leadership hacks”).” You will be connecting to a community where you can learn, grow, and transform into a more capable and confident leader, ready to reimagine the healthcare system. Learning to Lead is a collaboration of faculty and students from the Schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Quinnipiac University. Creators Rahul Anand, Maya Doyle, Peter Longley and Brooklynn Weber. Student Producer: Krishna Anand Senior Producer: Brooklynn Weber Executive Producer: Rahul Anand Connect with us @LearningToLeadPod or email us at learningtoleadpod@quinnipiac.edu onleadinginhealthcare.substack.com

  1. Apr 28

    S3E16: Leadership Hack: Aligning Purpose and People (feat. feat. Beth Frates MD)

    In this episode of Learning to Lead, Dr. Beth Frates, MD discusses how effective leadership begins with truly understanding your team and aligning their individual strengths with a shared mission. Drawing from her experience in lifestyle medicine leadership, she highlights the importance of building personal connections, fostering collaboration, and helping each team member contribute meaningfully. She also emphasizes servant leadership—leading by supporting others, celebrating small wins, and keeping the organization’s purpose at the center of all efforts. The conversation reinforces that by listening to individuals and investing in their growth, leaders can create a positive ripple effect that drives progress across the entire team. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onleadinginhealthcare.substack.com

    5 min

  2. Apr 21

    S3E15: Lifestyle Medicine & Leadership: Creating Change from Within (feat. Beth Frates MD)

    In episode of Learning to Lead Dr. Beth Frates MD, a Harvard-trained physician and pioneer in lifestyle medicine, shares the experiences that shaped her path into healthcare and leadership. Listeners will hear how she navigated major career decisions—choosing physical medicine and rehabilitation over cardiology and later stepping away from a traditional academic trajectory to pursue the emerging field of lifestyle medicine. Beth offers insight into the challenges of leading in a space that once lacked formal recognition, as well as the importance of aligning career choices with personal values, purpose, and well-being. The conversation also explores behavior change, both at the individual and systems level, highlighting the realities patients face and the need for empathy, patience, and small, sustainable goals. Beth emphasizes the power of modeling healthy behaviors as clinicians and the importance of integrating lifestyle medicine into healthcare education. This episode is a powerful reflection on authentic, purpose-driven leadership, resilience in the face of uncertainty, and the impact of staying true to one’s values while forging a new path in medicine. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onleadinginhealthcare.substack.com

    1h 7m

  3. Apr 14

    S3E13: Leadership Hack: Leading with Strengths (feat. Brooke Salzman MD)

    In this episode of Learning to Lead, Dr. Brooke Salzman, MD shares a powerful leadership hack: focusing on strengths. Recorded in honor of Jefferson’s Interprofessional Care conference, the conversation explores how recognizing and amplifying the strengths of others fosters psychological safety, collaboration, and growth. The team discusses practical ways to apply this approach in teaching, teamwork, and feedback, while also reflecting on the challenge of recognizing your own strengths. This episode offers actionable insights for building stronger, more supportive teams by leading with strengths. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onleadinginhealthcare.substack.com

    9 min

  4. Apr 14

    S3E14: Leadership Hack: Trust Your Team (feat. Amber King PharmD, BCPS, FNAP)

    In this episode of Learning to Lead, Amber King PharmD, BCPS, FNAP shares a powerful leadership insight: trust your team. Recorded in honor of Jefferson’s Interprofessional Care conference, she discusses how delegating, empowering others, and valuing diverse perspectives strengthen collaboration—especially in interprofessional settings. The conversation also explores how trust is built through communication, consistency, and psychological safety, along with the importance of asking questions and staying open to different approaches. Tune in for practical tips on fostering trust and leading more effectively. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onleadinginhealthcare.substack.com

    6 min

  5. Apr 7

    S3E12: From Caterpillar Into Butterfly: Breaking the Cocoon as a 4th Year Medical Student

    In this episode of Learning to Lead, five fourth-year medical students from QU Netter share insights from over a year of combined experience on away rotations, one of the most high-stakes and formative parts of medical training.  They discuss how to make a strong impression, navigate unfamiliar environments, and balance confidence with humility when you don’t know all the answers. The group also explores working effectively with residents, managing self-doubt, and approaching key moments like asking for letters of recommendation.  Through personal stories and practical advice from healthcare, military training, and sports, this episode offers a candid guide to not just surviving away rotations, but standing out and contributing in any new environment when time is limited and the stakes are high. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onleadinginhealthcare.substack.com

    50 min

  6. Mar 31

    S3E11: Rethinking Conflict: From Tension to Team Growth (feat. Erin Barry PhD and Beth Koltz EdM)

    In this episode of Learning to Lead, Dr. Erin Barry PhD and Beth Koltz EdM explore how conflict—while often uncomfortable—is inevitable and can be a powerful driver of growth and better decision-making. They discuss common causes of conflict, including unclear expectations, hierarchy, and communication breakdowns, as well as different types of conflict seen in clinical settings. The conversation highlights practical strategies like pausing before reacting, avoiding assumptions, and approaching conflict as shared problem-solving. Ultimately, Erin and Beth encourage listeners to reframe conflict as an opportunity to strengthen relationships, build trust, and become more effective leaders. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onleadinginhealthcare.substack.com

    37 min

  7. Mar 24

    S3E10: Managing Time, Energy, and Attention (feat. Nina Kim MD, MSc)

    In this episode of Learning to Lead, Dr. Nina Kim MD, MSc shares insights on managing time, energy, and attention in demanding fields. She challenges the idea that productivity means doing more, emphasizing intentionality, prioritization, and meaningful work instead. The conversation explores burnout, overcommitment in medical training, and practical strategies like setting boundaries, focusing on high-impact tasks, and reducing distractions. Listeners will gain actionable tips to feel more balanced, focused, and purposeful in their work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onleadinginhealthcare.substack.com

    35 min

  8. Mar 17

    S3E9: Leadership Hack: Asking Questions Rather Than Giving Advice (feat. Nina Kim MD, MSc)

    In this episode of Learning to Lead, Dr. Nina Kim MD, MSc shares a simple but powerful leadership hack: resisting the urge to give advice and instead asking thoughtful questions. She explains that leaders are often expected to have all the answers, but more effective leadership comes from helping others reflect and arrive at their own solutions. By asking the right questions and listening carefully, leaders empower the people they work with and create more collaborative problem-solving. The discussion also highlights how the impulse to give advice can come from a desire to feel helpful or knowledgeable, and why stepping back can actually lead to better outcomes—especially in fields like medicine where professionals are trained to provide answers. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onleadinginhealthcare.substack.com

    5 min
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Learning to Lead focuses on developing and supporting emerging healthcare leaders (students, trainees and early-career healthcare professionals) through conversations with leaders about their experiences and insights (“leader journeys”), foundational leadership concepts (“deep dives”), and the most useful and impactful tools to become better leaders (“leadership hacks”).” You will be connecting to a community where you can learn, grow, and transform into a more capable and confident leader, ready to reimagine the healthcare system. Learning to Lead is a collaboration of faculty and students from the Schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Quinnipiac University. Creators Rahul Anand, Maya Doyle, Peter Longley and Brooklynn Weber. Student Producer: Krishna Anand Senior Producer: Brooklynn Weber Executive Producer: Rahul Anand Connect with us @LearningToLeadPod or email us at learningtoleadpod@quinnipiac.edu onleadinginhealthcare.substack.com

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  • Creator
    A podcast about leadership, teamwork and reimagining healthcare
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Rahul Anand
  • Show Website
    Learning to Lead