I’ve always believed in incremental change. That’s my natural bias—small steps, thoughtful adjustments, learning as we go. It’s also one of the
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Welcoming 2026: Optimism from a Nurtured Pessimist
Like many of you, I was a blank DNA slate at birth. Growing up should have been easy for me…but it wasn’t. I was always looking forward to a better
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Connecting for Personal and Professional Wellness
Dear Community, The next opportunity is the SurgeonMasters Virtual Holiday Party on December 18th, an opportunity to connect with fellow community
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Events and Resources Created with a Coaching Mindset
Dear Community,Every SurgeonMasters event or resource we create is meant to reflect our dedication to the coaching mindset, which is defined as
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Resources and Strategies with a Coaching Mindset
Dear Community,Physician coaching is not just for those trying to “solve problems.”In fact, not every challenge needs to be framed as a problem,
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Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Dear SurgeonMasters Community,The most recent podcast episode, Gratitude Ritual!, got me reflecting on just how grateful I am for each member of this
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What makes a community special to you?
Dear SurgeonMasters Community,What makes a community special?For me, it’s being around people who genuinely support my best interests. It’s the shared
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Cutting-Edge Support: The Value of Coaching
Dear Community:Recently, I presented a poster at a surgical leadership conference on the value of coaching. The key takeaway is that voluntary
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Jeffrey M. Smith, MD, FACS, PCC, to Present Surgeon Coaching Study at the 2025 AOA Leadership Meeting
Minneapolis, MN., June 5, 2025 - SurgeonMasters CEO Jeffrey M. Smith, MD, FACS, PCC, will present the study, Cutting-Edge Support: The Perceived Value
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