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 7: Authenticity and Credibility
Keys to Authentic Leadership: Staying True to Your Team and Values
In this episode of STAT Leadership, hosts Phil Moy, Chetan Kharod, and JR Pickett discuss the importance of authentic leadership. They explore what it means to be genuine as a leader, emphasizing actions aligning with stated values, the necessity of vulnerability, and building trust within a team. They share personal stories and insights on the challenges and rewards of authentic leadership, including handling mistakes, showing compassion, and maintaining consistency. The hosts also discuss the significance of emotional contagion and balancing the needs of the individual with the team's overall well-being. Recommendations for related leadership books and resources wrap up the episode.
00:00 Introduction to STAT Leadership
00:10 Meet the Hosts
00:28 Defining Authentic Leadership
01:11 The Importance of Authenticity
03:59 Consistency and Vulnerability in Leadership
06:19 Balancing Compassion and Discipline
12:30 Loyalty to Your Team
22:46 Emotional Contagion and Positivity
24:57 Book Recommendations and Closing Thoughts
Referenced in this episode:
The Go Giver by Bob Burg and David Mann https://a.co/d/cyvf0A8
Bird by Bird by Anne Lamont https://a.co/d/7quU8UR
The Human Factors Assessment and Classification System https://www.safety.af.mil/Divisions/Human-Performance-Division/HFACS/
