STAT Leadership Podcast
STAT Leadership is a fast-paced, no-nonsense podcast where three emergency physicians—shaped by years in EMS, military operations, rescue work, and disaster response—break leadership down to its essential, actionable core. Across the first ten episodes, they tackle the fundamentals: what leadership is, how it’s developed, and why character, communication, and self-awareness matter more than titles. Through stories drawn from high-stakes medicine, combat deployments, tough calls in the field, and the leaders who shaped them—real and fictional—they explore authenticity, followership, influence, networking, resilience, and the fine line between leading and managing. They don’t shy away from hard truths: leadership is earned, rarely comfortable, and always rooted in trust, consistency, and humility. Whether discussing how to mentor the next generation, handle transitions in command, or keep your head straight under pressure, STAT Leadership delivers grounded, practical insight from people who have led when the stakes were life and death.
STAT Leadership Podcast
STAT Leadership Episode 6: Mindful Leadership Under Pressure
STAT Leadership: Mastering Mindful Leadership Amidst High-Stakes Challenges
In this episode of STAT Leadership, hosts Phil Moy, JR Pickett, and Chetan Kharod delve into the significance of mindful leadership. They explore the complexities of leading with a clear mind and purpose while navigating high-stress scenarios. The discussion includes practical strategies for maintaining mental, physical, and spiritual discipline, managing worry and regret, and effectively balancing tactical and strategic perspectives. The hosts share personal anecdotes and highlight both fictional and real-life examples of exemplary leaders to illustrate key concepts, emphasizing the power of humility, clear communication, and leading by example.
00:00 Introduction to STAT Leadership
00:08 Meet the Hosts
00:57 Mindful Leadership: Balancing Success and Self
02:49 Daily Disciplines for Clear Mind and Purpose
04:47 Handling Stress and Burnout
08:29 The Importance of Rituals and Routines
14:26 Embracing Emotions and Community Support
26:47 Core Principles and Ethical Leadership
35:59 The Complexity of Good and Evil
36:39 Understanding and Empathy in Conflict
36:58 The Story of the 442nd Battalion
39:47 Handling Stress and Pressure in High-Stakes Situations
40:22 Emergency Room Leadership: A Pediatric Case Study
46:54 Command Presence and Effective Leadership
55:03 Real-Life Leadership Examples
56:45 Fictional and Real-Life Leaders: Lessons in Leadership
Referenced in this episode:
Leadershift: The 11 Essential Changes Every Leader Must Embrace, by John C. Maxwell https://a.co/d/6FpsKGq
Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World, by Admiral William H. McRaven https://a.co/d/h1NeshT
University of Texas at Austin 2014 Commencement speech: https://youtu.be/yaQZFhrW0fU?si=JnvzECJzE25ahBMs
Stand By Me https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092005/
To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee https://a.co/d/4bYRrl0
Starship Troopers, by Robert A. Heinlein https://a.co/d/7V7EExF
Band of Brothers (miniseries) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0185906/
