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Welcome to Lead Well MD where we dive into the art and science of effective clinician leadership. Through compelling stories and insightful conversations with guests from across healthcare, we explore the intersection between the foundational skills of emotional intelligence and effective clinician leadership. We examine how leaders can drive meaningful change and transform how they care for their teams, their organizations, and their patients.
Join Ashley Wendel, MA—physician leadership consultant, 1:1 advisor, and trusted guide—as she shares practical leadership tips and strategies honed over 17 years of partnering with clinician leaders like you. Each episode is designed to empower you with tools to lead more effectively and inspire change within your teams and organizations.
Our mission is to help you understand yourself and others more deeply while building the critical leadership skills needed to make a lasting impact. Together, let’s equip you to be the most effective leader possible, driving meaningful and transformative change in healthcare.
Tune in and lead well—because your leadership matters more than ever.
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"Leading with Purpose: How UH Cleveland Is Rewiring Culture, Leadership, and the Future of Care" with Dr. Patrick Runnels
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May 07, 2026 |
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"When Working Harder Isn’t the Answer: How to Reclaim Your Life in Medicine" with Dr. Ben Reinking
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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"Leading Beyond the Bedside: From Clinical Expert to System Leader" with Dr. Rob Nordgren
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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"The High-Performing Woman's Experience in Medicine: Exhausted, Accomplished, and Still Unfulfilled" with Dr. Erica Kreismann
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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"You Don't Have to Have All the Answers: Moving From Expert to Coach-Leader" with Dr. Richard Winters
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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"Making Excellence Accessible: How Human Development Drives Culture Change in Healthcare" with Dr. Stephen Beeson
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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What "The Pitt" Gets Right: An Emergency Medicine Leader's View of Humanity & Teamwork in the ER with Dr. Tony Briningstool
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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"The Fearless ICU: Building High Performance Through Psychological Safety" with Dr. Sergio Zanotti
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Jul 27, 2025 |
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"Building High-Trust Teams in High-Stakes Environments: Lessons From The Battlefield" with Randall Wickman, Col. (Ret.) US Army
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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"Being Real: Balancing Vulnerability, Authenticity, and Professionalism as a Clinician Leader" with Dr. Greg Johnson
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May 31, 2025 |
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"Opting In: How Clinician Leaders Can Reclaim Agency and Drive Change in Healthcare" with Karen Weiner, MD
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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"From Fixer to Facilitator: A Leader's Journey" with Dr. Holly Beeman
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Mar 29, 2025 |
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"The Power of Love in Healthcare Leadership" with Dr. Apurv Gupta
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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Episode 1: "Lessons Learned" with Ashley Wendel, MA, Founder & CEO Physician Leader Group
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Jan 16, 2025 |