148. How to Tell Your Boss They Messed Up So They Actually Fix Their Mistakes

148. How to Tell Your Boss They Messed Up So They Actually Fix Their Mistakes

Author: Dike Drummond MD April 4, 2025 Duration: 9:48

Have you ever been frustrated by a decision from leadership that didn’t make sense—but hesitated to speak up for fear of backlash?

Speaking up the chain of command can be intimidating, especially when emotions are high, and trust is on the line. If you've ever struggled to communicate concerns without triggering defensiveness from your boss, this episode is for you.

Learn how to give feedback in a way that builds alignment and actually leads to change.

You Will Discover:

👉🏼 A simple, effective conversation structure to make your feedback more effective and defend your core values in a way your boss agrees with you.

👉🏼 Learn how to frame conversations around shared values rather than personal criticism, avoiding unnecessary conflict.

👉🏼 Find out how to name emotions without becoming them, so your message is heard clearly and professionally.

Tune in now to master the art of speaking up to leadership without clashing egos—because the right feedback, given the right way, can make all the difference.

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Explore physician leadership tools and strategies to stop physician burnout, enhance physician wellness and give you the power of personal influence in the C-Suite. All the tools you need to play your role in leading the charge to wellness - at three levels - for you, your teams and your entire organization.


Dike Drummond MD hosts Stop Physician Burnout: Physician Leadership Skills To Help Us Lead The Charge To Physician Wellness, drawing directly from his work with over 40,000 physicians since founding TheHappyMD.com. This isn't a theoretical discussion; it's a resource built on frontline coaching experience, offering concrete tools for doctors who feel the strain of modern practice. The focus is on actionable leadership skills that serve a dual purpose: fostering personal resilience and creating systemic change. You'll hear strategies designed to build genuine influence with hospital administrators, cultivate trust among colleagues, and implement sustainable wellness frameworks. The conversation operates on three interconnected levels-individual well-being, team dynamics, and organizational culture. Each episode breaks down a specific, proven technique or shift in awareness that physicians can apply immediately, moving beyond simply identifying problems to actively leading solutions. The tone is pragmatic and empathetic, recognizing the unique pressures of medical careers while providing a clear path forward. Tune into this podcast for a grounded, experience-driven guide to reclaiming professional satisfaction and driving the movement toward a healthier medical community from the inside out.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Stop Physician Burnout: Physician Leadership Skills To  Help Us Lead The Charge To Physician Wellness
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