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01/31/2019 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Weaponized Praise Does Harm in Healthcare

Weaponized praise is an unfortunately common tactic used by many leaders and administrators in the healthcare industry to manipulate physicians and

01/25/2019 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Reflecting on the Power of Coaching

This past weekend SurgeonMasters hosted its inaugural coaching conference, Harnessing the Power of Surgeon Coaching. It was a great opportunity to

01/18/2019 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Eye on Wellness – Simple Burnout Prevention Steps

Are you overwhelmed at work to such an extent that you feel deflated, depleted, and emotionally drained? You may be experiencing burnout – and you’re

01/11/2019 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

The Hook Model and the Power of Coaching

Note: this is part 4 of our ongoing series on Habits & the Power of Coaching. Read part 1 here, part 2 here, and part 3 is here. In the fourth

12/28/2018 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

The Four Tendencies and the Power of Coaching

Note: this is part 3 of our ongoing series on Habits & the Power of Coaching. Read part 1 here and part 2 here. In the third installment of

12/21/2018 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Happy Holidays 2018 – Best PRACTICEs for Working Hard in 2019

2018 was a challenging and rewarding year. I accomplished and learned A LOT. Much of the time outside of my surgical practice was dedicated to

12/14/2018 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Tiny Habits and the Power of Coaching

Note: this is part 2 of our ongoing series on Habits & the Power of Coaching. Read part 1 here (LINK). In the first installment of this series,

12/08/2018 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Creating Habits and the Power of Coaching

We all have habits - some negative, some positive - that influence our daily lives. All habits have a purpose and reason. Often, these habits form

10/26/2018 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Simple Tools to Attack Symptoms of Burnout

When most people go to the doctor, they have their own ailments on their mind and don’t necessarily think about how their physician is doing. However,