Ep. 65 "Compassionate Leading" w/ Dr. Steven Berk

The Virtuous Heroes Podcast por Christopher Gomez

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In this week’s episode, Chris speaks with Dr. Steven Berk; Dean, Executive VP, and Provost of Texas Tech University’s Health Science Center, about his journey and philosophy as a leader. Drawing from his memoir “Anatomy of Kidnapping”, Dr. Berk recounts his struggle with working in between the healthcare system while trying to preserve the ethics of health workers. Dr. Berk talks about how he trusts his family and colleagues to keep him anchored and focused on doing the right thing.

Sharing his harrowing story of being held at gunpoint and having to say a potentially last goodbye to his son, Dr. Berk emphasizes the importance of a leader to stay calm and logical even in a moment of crisis. By communicating with the kidnaper with calm and talking about back pains and listening to his life stories, Dr. Berk potentially saved his own life; by  ... 

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