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 9: Leadership vs. Management
Leadership Versus Management: Understanding the Difference, Mastering Both
In episode 9, hosts Phil Moy, JR Pickett, and Chetan Kharod explore the nuanced distinctions and intersections between leadership and management. They discuss how effective communication, network building, mindful and authentic leadership, and influence play critical roles in both arenas. The episode dives deep into why leaders sometimes micromanage and how setting clear strategic directions and understanding organizational culture are essential. Definitions from Harvard Business School highlight the contrast between creating visionary change as a leader versus managing consistent, procedural tasks. Emphasis is placed on the importance of emotional intelligence, initiative, and the ability to wear both leadership and management hats, depending on the situation. The episode concludes with personal anecdotes and book recommendations, emphasizing continuous learning and adaptability in leadership roles.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
01:01 Defining Leadership vs. Management
01:23 The Role of a Leader
02:47 The Role of a Manager
05:21 Balancing Leadership and Management
09:29 Practical Examples and Personal Experiences
13:26 Challenges and Solutions in Leadership
17:02 Leadership and Management in Practice
26:56 Air Force Feedback Sessions
27:23 Setting Expectations as a Leader
28:40 The Three Ts of Leadership
32:06 Mission Statements and Organizational Goals
35:25 Leadership vs. Management
43:44 Book Recommendations and Personal Insights
Referenced in this episode:
Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication
by Vanessa Van Edwards https://a.co/d/9Z5bmj0
Shift: Managing Your Emotions--So They Don't Manage You, by Ethan Kross https://a.co/d/3VaHakH
Call Sign Chaos: Learning to Lead, by Jim Mattis and Bing West https://a.co/d/9SQfaTJ
Bosch series by Michael Connelly Harry https://a.co/d/8maLTRV
KPop Demon Hunters https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14205554/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_2_tt_6_nm_0_in_0_q_kpop%2520demon
Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly, by Anthony Bourdain https://a.co/d/4WgMjxT
