Absorbing the Unexpected and Unwanted as Leaders

Abstract

Leadership for physicians isn’t just about control; it’s about purpose, culture-shaping, and ethical stewardship of our industry. And yet, unexpected and unwanted events occur regularly, both professionally and personally. Leaders must anticipate that these events will occur and proactively determine the best way to absorb them practically and emotionally. The uncertainty of the impact created by many of these events will be difficult to anticipate, but knowing how to navigate them internally for yourself on a personal level will ultimately benefit others around you – and the organization where you are viewed as a leader.