Ep 205 Leading from the Inside Out: Building Teams, Trust and Purpose in Emergency Medicine
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Jun 24, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Thom Mayer, a renowned emergency medicine professor, and Dr. Carolyn Snider, a passionate leader in equitable healthcare, along with Dr. Howard Ovens, a skilled emergency physician, delve into transformative leadership in high-pressure settings. They explore the dynamics of trust and collaboration within emergency teams, advocating for shared responsibilities across all levels. Personal anecdotes highlight the power of vulnerability and communication, emphasizing how these elements can enhance team performance and patient outcomes in challenging environments.
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Leader’s Vulnerability Builds Trust
- Carolyn Snider shared being vulnerable after her house fire during COVID.
- Her openness encouraged her team to support her and embrace vulnerability themselves.
Empower Others to Lead
- Empower team members by giving them leadership roles in areas they care about.
- Sharing control enhances morale, ownership, and collective strength during crises.
Power of Listening and Silence
- Active listening is a critical leadership habit often overlooked in medicine.
- Silence and nonverbal cues communicate respect and build trust with patients and colleagues.
