Simply Worth It: Physician Negotiations with Dr. Linda Street
142 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsHappy physicians deliver better care and better outcomes. That’s why you can’t afford not to advocate for yourself.
Simply Worth It helps female physicians like you get the comp package you want, deliver great care, & stay in practice longer.
Hosted by Linda Street, board-certified Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist & life coach specializing in physician negotiations.
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Episodes
How to Expect the Unexpected in Negotiation (and Plan for It)
September 28, 2023 06:00 - 10 minutes - 14.1 MBEven if you have all your ducks in a row, negotiations can throw us something completely unexpected. One left-field comment can take the wind out of our sails and derail our plans. Instead of letting your brain pull an amygdala hijack and respond rashly, there is a safety lever that will allow us to respond in our best light. How do we respond to the unexpected without sabotaging ourselves? In this episode, I share how to deal with something you weren’t ready for in...
Negotiation for Physicians: How to Ask For What You Want Without Fear or Guilt with Dr. Katrina Ubell
September 21, 2023 06:00 - 37 minutes - 52.4 MBThe pay gap in medicine is something we’re all too familiar with. While some of it is certainly systemic and structural - there is a mindset piece where we have to bring ourselves to the table. To get jobs and packages that align with our worth, we have to learn to ask for what we want. Between our societal and medical socialization, that can be hard to do, but not impossible. How do we overcome the mindset blocks that make it hard to advocate for ourselves? Why is preparation ...
Physicians Who Lead Part 4: How Do We Have Better Conversations?
September 14, 2023 06:00 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBConversations are the lifeblood of all human interaction. Leading others and advocating for ourselves is impossible without having effective conversations. From the normal ones we don’t have to prepare for, to the sensitive ones we run over and over in our heads, getting good at conversations is a worthy investment. What sets a conversation up for success? How can we use conversations to co-create better solutions? In this episode, we conclude our series with Talent Strategy an...
Physicians Who Lead Part 3: Leading People Doing Jobs You're Not Familiar With w/Jen Thornton
September 07, 2023 06:00 - 17 minutes - 24.9 MBHaving an exceptional clinical skill set doesn’t magically translate into great leadership in a world that’s evolving at breakneck speed. At some point we’ll find ourselves leading people whose jobs we don’t know how to do, but that doesn’t mean we can’t be effective leaders. Whether we’re working with different specialties or people with an entirely different skill set and perspective, we have to approach the challenge like CEOs. How do we gain the confidence to lead in...
Physicians Who Lead Part 2: How to Win the Mindset Game
August 31, 2023 06:00 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBWhen we try to wrap our heads around why leadership is so challenging, we’ll soon discover that the mindset piece is what gets in our way. Our mental state is the foundation upon which great leadership is placed, and being a great leader begins with our own relationship with ourselves. When that foundation is stuck in a reactive space, it’s hard for us to truly show up as our best selves, and that trickles into our teams and organizations. Who are the 3 horsemen of the reactive...
Physicians Who Lead Part 1: The First Step to Effective Leadership with Jen Thornton
August 24, 2023 06:00 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MBAs physicians, we’re seen as leaders, but leading in an industry that has become more corporate is challenging. Even though we’re accomplished in our careers, administrative leadership doesn’t always come naturally to us. Adding to this the barriers we encounter as female physicians, leading well can be especially important. Unfortunately, we’re still using leadership techniques from generations past, so we have to create something new so we can thrive. How do we lead effectiv...
Normalization and Negotiation: A Combination You Must Use to Your Advantage
August 18, 2023 06:00 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MBAs the physician landscape continues to change, how we practice medicine looks different to how it was done before. The more we normalize this change, the better off we’ll be and the more effectively we can advocate for ourselves. There’s so much room for us to do our jobs better and to make them more sustainable. In order to achieve that though, we have to get comfortable with experimentation and doing things differently. How do we use normalization to our favor? In this episo...
When Work Lives Rent-Free in Your Head, Evict It
August 10, 2023 06:00 - 13 minutes - 18.9 MBOur jobs naturally occupy a fair amount of our time and mental space. When that follows us off the clock, we’re letting work live rent free in our heads. Of course, there are times we’re brainstorming solutions creatively, but I’m talking about the silent vent sessions and brain tantrums that sap our energy and make work feel even harder. How do we stop thinking about work when we aren’t at work? Today, you’ll learn what to do when work starts to dominate your thoughts, round t...
Is Your Career Consistent with the Legacy You Want to Leave Behind?
August 03, 2023 06:00 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBIn our negotiations, we’re typically laser focused on that particular job and how it aligns with our lives now, but sometimes we have to zoom out. Sometimes we have to take a 30,000 ft. view and ask ourselves - is this career consistent with the legacy we want to leave behind. In a perfect situation, we want to look back at our careers and express pride and joy with what we accomplished, but we all know that’s not always the case in medicine. A lot of us look at this job as something ...
Help! The Job Isn’t What You Signed Up For
July 27, 2023 06:00 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MBSo you’ve successfully negotiated for a contract that aligns with you, but when you show up to work, you realize that it’s not what you signed up for. Maybe it’s a total bait-and-switch situation, or there are some small boundaries that aren’t being honored. When reality doesn’t quite match with what was advertised, how do you regroup and go back to the drawing board? How do you determine if the job is even worth salvaging? In this replay of one of my most popular episod...
Master the Negotiation Skill That Changes Everything
July 20, 2023 06:00 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBIn this replay, we’re revisiting skills of negotiation and we’re going to continue our deep dive into influence, and why it’s exceptionally important in a negotiation. Having influence in the moment may get you what you want immediately. Maintaining influence in the long run makes it more likely that your requests will be granted, and sometimes without even having to ask. What are the benefits of deliberately working on influence? If you want to be more intentional about being ...
Eliminate the Stress of a Negotiation Before You Even Show Up
July 13, 2023 06:00 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MBBy their very nature, negotiations are high cortisol events, and that can make it hard to feel good about how we show up. Thankfully, stress can be managed, reduced, or even eliminated by having a battle plan before the negotiation. It eliminates ambiguity, builds up confidence, and ultimately makes us advocate for ourselves more effectively. What steps can we take to reduce stress on the front end? In this episode, I share strategies that will help you get ready for th...
Autonomy is…Freedom in the Workplace: How Do We Achieve It?
July 06, 2023 06:00 - 15 minutes - 22 MBThere’s no greater expression of freedom in the workplace than autonomy. Building autonomy into our jobs is as essential as being paid appropriately for what we’re doing. It’s well-documented that autonomy contributes to greater job satisfaction and retention. How do we make it a part of our jobs? In this week’s episode, as we think of the idea of freedom - I talk about autonomy and how to make it part of work. Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode - Auton...
The MGMA Pay Data Doesn't Apply to My Role, What Do I Do?
June 29, 2023 06:00 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MBFor many physicians, data sets like the MGMA provide more than enough clarity on what to negotiate for. That’s not the case for everyone. If your role happens to fall outside of the scope of the data set, how do you ensure that you’re compensated for the value you bring to the table? Remember: a lack of data doesn’t mean we accept whatever’s put in front of us. It just means we need to get creative about sourcing the info we need. In this episode, I talk about what to do when you...
MGMA 2023 Data Part 2: Where Do Physicians Have the Most Leverage?
June 22, 2023 06:00 - 21 minutes - 30.5 MBThe MGMA pay data is valuable information we can leverage to not just get paid better. It can also allow us to advocate changes that keep us in medicine as a whole. This is especially critical now as we deal with a physician shortage, doubled with the retirement of many doctors. With these pressures, paying you what you’re worth is a top priority for our employers and we can use this to our advantage. Ultimately: we’ve made a lot of progress, but there’s still a lot of work to do. ...
MGMA 2023 Data: What's New in the World of Physician Pay?
June 15, 2023 06:00 - 29 minutes - 41.4 MBOne of the best ways to see if we’re being paid what we’re worth is compensation data. Now that the latest MGMA DataDive has dropped, we can learn a lot about where we stand. My ultimate takeaway from this information? We have a lot more leverage and opportunity to advocate for ourselves right now. How has inflation played into compensation? Did productivity go up with pay? In this episode, I dive into the data and share the actions we can take from it. Three Things You’ll Le...
Replay: The Ultimate Guide to Clinical Medicine Models
June 08, 2023 06:00 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MBClinical medicine isn’t a straight and narrow road with no wiggle room or options. The path of patient care isn’t rigid at all...there are a few ways for us to treat patients without being pigeonholed into one way to practice. What are the different models for working and earning money? If we crave a little more freedom and flexibility, what’s the best path? In today’s episode, I talk about the different models clinical physicians can choose, and why knowing all the options gives you...
The Negotiation Ended in Disappointment, What Now?
June 01, 2023 06:00 - 18 minutes - 25.6 MBIn last week’s episode, I talked about an impending negotiation and how I was preparing for it. Unfortunately, things didn’t go well. An agreement couldn’t be reached, and in the aftermath, I’ve been reeling and working through the emotional fallout. Sometimes the outcome of a negotiation isn’t what we hoped for, and it’s okay not to be okay. How do we cope with a disappointing result? In this episode, I share the lessons I’ve learned after my negotiation didn’t go well. Thre...
All the Feels: How to Deal with Conflicting Emotions Around a Negotiation
May 25, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBAn impending negotiation can spark many different emotions, from anticipation and hope to nervousness and even dread. What if all those emotions show up all at once, creating a simmering stew of overwhelm? Not good. We’re not always going to go into a negotiation feeling 100% positive about it, and that’s okay. It’s important, however, to parse through those emotions so we can effectively go to bat for ourselves. How do we work through a hodgepodge of emotions if the negotiatio...
Hassle-Free Re-entry: How to Return to the Workforce After Extended Time Away
May 18, 2023 06:00 - 15 minutes - 22.1 MBWhether it’s maternity leave, a self-imposed break, or long periods between jobs, resume gaps are something we’re taught to dread. It’s like going into career purgatory with no way of coming back. Could the time away destroy the momentum we’ve built? How many hurdles will we have to jump over to come back? In this episode, I share how to mitigate the challenges that can come from stepping away from the workforce. You’ll learn how to step away and re-enter with ease. Three Thin...
How to Turn a Phantom BATNA Into a Tangible & Valuable Negotiation Tool
May 11, 2023 06:00 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBWe’ve discussed BATNAs and the huge advantage they grant us at the negotiating table. Most of us think of set-in-stone BATNAs, but what about the more theoretical ones? What about “phantom BATNAs” - the not-so-certain options we keep in our back pockets? Materializing these phantom BATNAs into something real can be hugely helpful. How do we shore up our phantom BATNAs so they truly bolster our confidence in negotiations? In this episode, I talk about how to bring a theor...
Shift Your Brain for the Day: Negotiation Hacks for a Quick Win
May 04, 2023 06:00 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBWhen you have an imminent negotiation, there’s no time to dig into the nitty-gritty of your beliefs and socialization. That doesn’t mean you have to go in unprepared. There are brain hacks you can use to neutralize the mental and emotional hurdles right now. When your brain offers unhelpful thoughts - how do you pivot? In this episode, I share some quick brain hacks to effectively advocate for yourself. Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode - Focus on shared valu...
Memories Pay Dividends Too: How to Advocate for Memorable Life Experiences
April 27, 2023 06:00 - 16 minutes - 22.7 MBIn our lives and careers, we’re taught to work, make money, save it, and enjoy it later. Unfortunately, this delayed gratification mentality robs us of the experiences we can have right now when we have our health and are young enough to enjoy them. But just like stocks, life experiences pay dividends too and if we can negotiate for them in our contracts, we can enjoy more of our lives now. How do we carve out room for meaningful life experiences? In this episode, I reflect on w...
The Art of Merciless Purging: Update on My Year of Experimenting with Less
April 20, 2023 06:00 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBA few months ago, I set a word for the year and a powerful intention to go with it- less. In a world of overachieving and stressful schedules, I decided to try experimenting with less, and it’s been an interesting journey. Whether it’s at work or at home, mercilessly purging things that don’t serve us gives us a lot of energy, but how do we go about it? In this episode, I share an update on how I’m doing in my pursuit of ‘less’ and my tips for doing the same. Three T...
Great Leadership Begins with Language: How to Choose it Wisely with Jen Thornton
April 13, 2023 06:00 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBIn negotiation and in our jobs in general, the importance of our words and the language we use can’t be stressed enough. Our language can make the difference between mutual success and stalled progress. Whether we’re talking with our leaders, or we’re the leaders ourselves, there are ways to use conversational intelligence to get on the same page with whoever we’re talking to. What language choices are helpful and beneficial at work? How do we make the transition from being led...
Use This Brain Hack Next Time You Want to Say "I Have To"
April 06, 2023 06:00 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MB“Ugh, I have to be on call AGAIN”, “I have to wash my kids’ clothes for school.” We all have the bad habit of using words like have to and can’t in just about every area of our lives. The problem is: it disempowers us and robs us of the agency we have to make decisions for ourselves. How do we start challenging this language and change our self-talk? In this episode, I talk about choice and why we have to change our language about it. Three Things You’ll Learn In Thi...
Deadlines Aren't as Rigid as You Think...Here's How to Challenge Them
March 30, 2023 06:00 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBFrom school assignments to work projects and even everyday decisions, we’ve been socialized to believe that deadlines are absolute, but are they really? There’s something disempowering about a rigid deadline, especially when we’re trying to decide on a job offer, but we can totally challenge that. How do we gently push back on a deadline? In this episode, I’m talking about deadlines and why they might not be as set in stone as we believe. Three Things You’ll L...
[REPLAY]: Activating the Law of Reciprocity in Your Negotiation
March 23, 2023 06:00 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBReciprocity is a social construct that goes back centuries, and it’s so innate in us that it feels like second nature. It’s also a powerful tool in a negotiation. When someone gives us something, this built-in need for us to do something for them in return is triggered, and it makes it easier to come to an agreement that satisfies both sides of a negotiation. Behaviorally, how does reciprocity lay the groundwork for a successful negotiation? How do we prepare for a negot...
The Real Estate Saga Continues: What 2 Failed Deals Taught Me About Negotiation
March 16, 2023 06:00 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBWhether you’re trying to get your dream package, get your kids to do something, or buy a home, negotiation skills come in handy in many situations in our lives. This is very true in my real estate adventures over the last year as we’ve been trying to buy a lake property. After 2 attempts that didn’t go the way we planned, we finally got something (yay), but I don’t consider the last two attempts as failures. What did I learn from the deals that didn’t go through? In this...
Language Matters: The Power of Choosing Your Words Wisely
March 09, 2023 07:00 - 15 minutes - 22 MBIn any negotiation or conversation, language matters. Our choice of words has the power to either create a collaborative environment or an antagonistic one, and we can better inform the outcome when we practice beforehand. Our mindset flavors the conversations we’ll have, and before the negotiation, we can try on different words for size to see what works best. How do we start this practice internally and then in lower stakes negotiations? In this episode, I talk about the powe...
When Work is Actively Hurting You: How to Tell if Your Job is Psychologically Unsafe
March 02, 2023 05:00 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MBThe sad truth is, toxic work environments are still alive and well in medicine. This isn’t just minor annoyances - we’re talking work cultures where something undesirable has mutated into something that’s genuinely psychologically unsafe. As a physician, you have a human, basic right to feel safe in your job and if that’s not being served where you work, it’s time to take action. What are the signs of a toxic environment? How do we support people who are on the receiving end of...
3 Ways to Optimize Your Happiness At Work
February 23, 2023 07:00 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBFor many physicians, the idea of being happy in your job feels like just that - an unrealistic idea or pipe dream, but it doesn’t have to be. There are things we can do to foster happiness at work so that showing up every day doesn’t feel like diving into a wormhole of depression and job dissatisfaction. In this episode, I share the 3 pillars of job satisfaction and how to set them up for yourself. Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode - The power of commun...
You Agreed, But It's Not Reflected In Your Contract: What Now?
February 16, 2023 07:00 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBYour negotiation went well. You came to an agreement that reflects your worth, but then you get your contract and those stipulations are absent. What steps can you take if the conversation and the contract end up being two different things? This happens a lot more often than you think, and whether it’s a simple case of miscommunication or something far more concerning, you control what happens next. How do we bring the issue up with our employers? In this episode, I’m sharing w...
Assembling Your Negotiation Dream Team: 3 People You Need in Your Corner
February 09, 2023 07:00 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MBJust like building a home, successfully negotiating your contract is not a solo effort. You need a team of key players to cheer you on and help you navigate the process with your sanity intact. The earlier in the process you assemble the team, the smoother your negotiation will be and like your dream home, the happier you’ll be with the end result. In this episode, I’m going to share the key team players you want to collect before you begin any negotiation. Three Th...
Your First Contract Negotiation: How to Advocate For Yourself Effectively with Dr. Tonya Caylor
February 02, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBFor residents making the leap into their very first job, navigating interviews, contracts and salary negotiations can feel like a minefield. On one hand, you want to make sure the value you bring to the table is reflected, but on the other hand, you’re socialized to take whatever’s offered because of your inexperience. How do we make sure we’re not short-changing ourselves at the negotiating table? What are some of the unique pieces of the contract we need to consider? In this ...
The Forces of Fairness in a Negotiation & How to Make Them Work for You
January 26, 2023 07:00 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MBIn any negotiation, fairness is usually a front-of-mind concept - in fact, it’s often the measure with which we judge the success of the entire process. But here’s the challenge, fairness isn’t as simple as a singular yardstick. It’s actually made up of multiple facets that sometimes conflict with each other. With that in mind, how do we take fairness to the negotiating table and make sure we’re ticking the boxes that matter? In this episode, I share how to approach the concept ...
Stop Using Grit Against Yourself: How to Quit When the Job Becomes a Dealbreaker
January 19, 2023 07:00 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MBGetting a job that serves us often requires us to tweak or modify our current work environment, but what if the situation is too far gone and too toxic to salvage? Many of us are guilty of staying in negative situations a lot longer than we should, damaging not only our careers but also our health. We’re typically more biased towards staying with the devil we know, even if it destroys us, so how do we combat it? In this episode, I’m sharing how to know when quitting is the only...
The End of Non-Compete Clauses? Removing This Barrier Would be a Massive Win
January 12, 2023 07:00 - 14 minutes - 20 MBNon-compete clauses have never been beneficial to physicians. They are notoriously difficult to negotiate out of. They keep us trapped in toxic work cultures, and they back us into career moves that can be harmful. I’d also argue that non-competes also harm employers and the economy as a whole. Removing this barrier would be highly beneficial to a lot of people, so I'm encouraged by the FTC’s proposal to end non-compete clauses. What would changing this rule mean for physician...
Edit Out the Extra: Why 'Less' Is My Word of the Year
January 05, 2023 07:00 - 13 minutes - 18.9 MBIf you really think about it, most of the goals and resolutions we set at the beginning of the year are often based on having more - more money, more stuff, and more responsibilities. In the spirit of un-goals and values, what if we set the intention to have less? Could we achieve more by having a lot less on our plates? There are plenty of opportunities for excess, but that could create clutter and barriers that make life more stressful. In this episode, I’m sharing why...
Job Values: How to Identify the Intangibles that Preserve Your Happiness at Work
December 29, 2022 07:00 - 20 minutes - 27.9 MBWhen we talk about finding that right-fit job, the checklist is usually centered on salary, benefits, schedule, and the tangible things that ensure that it reflects our worth. The less tangible things also require some thought too, and they can have a bigger impact on how well we thrive in our roles. Enjoying your job and feeling like your values are being met preserves our happiness and our longevity in medicine, so it’s worth pinpointing them. How do we identify the val...
The Surprising Benefit of Not Setting Goals: Why I'm Trying Un-Goals Instead
December 22, 2022 07:00 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBFrom finishing med school to reaching a certain income level, most of us live our lives by outcome-based, tick-the-box goals - but what if this approach just limits us? We’ve been indoctrinated with the idea of setting goals, but having such concrete resolutions can rob us of opportunities to fully enrich our lives. How do we shift from hard-coded goals to a driving principle for the year? How do we hold our lives to something less tangible? In this episode, I share why ...
Survival Mode: When Does It Help Us & When Does It Work Against Us?
December 15, 2022 07:00 - 20 minutes - 29 MB‘Tis the season for functioning in survival mode. With busy schedules, to-do lists, holiday plans, and the usual end-of-year stuff, sometimes all we can muster is just “good enough”. We can’t always be in peak achievement mode, and that’s okay. But when survival mode becomes less a temporary phase, and more a chronic state of being, there’s a problem. How can we tell if survival mode is becoming more maladaptive and toxic? What can we do when we’re stuck in survival mode? ...
Don't Ignore Your Intuition: Why It Might Be Your Greatest Ally in a Negotiation
December 08, 2022 07:00 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MBCall it gut instinct, a weird vibe, your sixth sense, or your brain picking up subtle cues, intuition is something we all have. As physicians, we get so caught up in the logic of things, it’s really easy to shrug off a gut instinct as unreliable, but what if the little nagging feeling holds a lot more wisdom than you give it credit for? In many ways, we subconsciously know what’s best for us, so ignoring our intuition can actually be detrimental. Do our instincts provide useful ...
Holidays are Perfect for Transformational Conversations: Here's How to Make Them Happen with Ali Novitsky
December 01, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 45.6 MBConversations - the ones we have with ourselves, and the ones we have with others - are such everyday, autopilot things, we can easily forget how powerful they can be. By fine-tuning our conversational skills, we can tap into a world of possibilities and create moments of transformation, whether it’s in your next negotiation, or at the dinner table over the holidays. What are the ingredients of a transformational conversation? How do we get past the natural tendencies that make...
The Double-Edged Sword of Gratitude & How to Get on its Right Side
November 25, 2022 07:00 - 10 minutes - 15 MBGratitude is one of those things we’re socialized to believe is always positive, but there’s a lot more nuance to it. Sometimes saying thank you can go a long way, other times we use gratitude as an excuse to not ask. What are the advantages of showing gratitude? Where can gratitude take a turn for the negative? In this episode, I talk about how to make sure your ‘thank you’ is working for you and not against you at the negotiating table. Three Things You’ll...
They Can’t Read Your Mind: How to Communicate What You Need From Your Job
November 17, 2022 07:00 - 15 minutes - 21.1 MBTo have a job that truly serves us and allows us to thrive at the highest level, certain boundaries and conditions need to be present. We may be acutely aware of what these things are for ourselves, but our employers can’t read our minds. We have to express our unique needs and spell them out so we can get the support we need to thrive in our jobs. How do we get key decision-makers to understand the day-to-day challenges we have in our jobs and the improvements we need? ...
Victory Hangovers: What to Do When a Huge Win Feels Underwhelming
November 10, 2022 07:00 - 15 minutes - 21.1 MBBig wins, leaps, and accomplishments are often associated with endorphin-rich highs and tons of elation, but what happens when the joy is short-lived, and we’re left feeling a little underwhelmed about the whole thing? Sometimes the after-effect of a win is more anticlimactic than we thought it would be, and that’s totally okay. Victory hangovers are a natural part of growing as a person, we won’t always have the warm and fuzzies when we achieve something great. How do we deal ...
Does Your Body Language Match Your Ask? A Guide to Non-Verbal Influence
November 03, 2022 06:00 - 14 minutes - 20.6 MBWhen we show up to a negotiation (or any conversation for that matter) it’s not just the words we say that make the ask, our body language does some speaking of its own too. If we’re making a big, bold ask, but our body language screams small - our words won’t pack as much of a punch, making it very confusing for the person on the other end. How do we create more alignment between our words and our body language? How do we make sure our confidence is equally heard and felt? ...
How to Wear Your Boundaries Like Armor & Protect What Matters Most...Your Health with Dr. Sasha Shillcutt
October 27, 2022 06:00 - 31 minutes - 44 MBBoundaries are associated with protecting ourselves from negativity, and even great things can become toxic without boundaries. Many of us love our jobs, but because we have so much on our plates, we’re always one stressful moment away from completely falling apart. In healthcare, it feels like we’re caught between accepting burnout as part of the job and quitting entirely. So is there a happier medium? How do we overcome this internal tug-of-war between what’s healthy fo...
How to Break Out of Binary Thinking & See the Infinite Possibilities
October 20, 2022 06:00 - 17 minutes - 24.9 MBAll-or-nothing, dichotomous thinking is a little evolutionary trait that all human beings have. Though it can be helpful in many scenarios, it can be limiting at the negotiation table. When it feels like win or lose are the only options available to us, it makes us blind to the fact that there could be a third, fourth, or even fifth possibility worth exploring. How can we break ourselves free of constrictive thinking, look at our situation differently, and come up with other po...