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Season Nine: Leadership Conversations
Leadership in plastic surgery is shaped by the ability to develop people, make thoughtful investments, and respond to adversity. This season brings together perspectives on building and leading teams, growing financial and human capital, and motivating others toward shared goals. Guests reflect on the experiences that have influenced their leadership approaches, including personal challenges and the lessons learned from setbacks. The discussions consider how trust, resilience, and clear direction affect the way teams function, as well as why investing in people can matter as much as investing in the business. Whether leading a small practice or a larger organization, listeners are invited to think about the habits and decisions that help teams perform well while supporting the individuals within them.

Building an effective team requires more than hiring talented individuals. Strong leaders must recognize potential, establish trust, communicate expectations, and create environments where employees can grow. From navigating difficult conversations to supporting professional development, effective leadership depends on understanding people and adapting to their evolving needs.

Hosts: Gordon Lee, MD; Michelle Roughton, MD
Guest: Megan Pai, a Vice President at Google
Published: 04/01/2021

Building long-term wealth and developing strong leadership skills share many of the same principles. Both require thoughtful decision-making, experience, adaptability, and a willingness to learn from setbacks. Understanding how investors evaluate opportunities, manage risk, and develop talent can offer valuable perspectives for plastic surgeons navigating their careers, practices, and financial futures.

Hosts: Gordon Lee, MD; Michelle Roughton, MD
Guest: Mark Oei, Silicon Valley entrepreneur 
Published: 04/01/2021

Building a successful career often means navigating cultural expectations, professional barriers, and competing personal responsibilities. For women in leadership, these challenges can be particularly complex as they work to establish credibility, advance professionally, and balance career ambitions with family priorities. Developing an authentic leadership style, recognizing personal strengths, and making deliberate choices can help create a more sustainable path to success.

Hosts: Gordon Lee, MD; Michelle Roughton, MD
Guest: Saori Casey, VP of Corporate Financial Planning at Apple
Published: 04/01/2021

Leading a surgical team requires more than technical expertise and clinical decision-making. Effective leaders must communicate clearly, recognize the contributions of others, and create an environment where team members feel comfortable raising concerns and sharing ideas. Lessons from aviation and other high-performance industries offer valuable perspectives on developing leadership skills, strengthening teamwork, and improving patient safety.

Host: Gordon Lee, MD
Guests: Vikram Sharma, MD; Phil Higton, Commercial Pilot and Director of Training for Terema Ltd. 
Published: 04/01/2021

The following ABMS core competencies will be addressed:
  • Interpersonal and Communication Skills
  • Professionalism
  • System-based Practice
This course is not accredited for AMA PRA Category 1 credit.