<p>Medicine and surgery require complex problem solving and tough decisions are made every single day.  A mindful or thoughtful approach to decision making is one framework by which we can simply our day and decision-making process.  In Part 1 of this three part, solo, mini-series, concepts of decision fatigue, what makes a great surgeon, and kindness are discussed.  References and reading: Peak Performance, Attending: Medicine, Mindfulness, and Humanity.  Music Credit: Sunshine, Simon Jomphe Lepine.</p>

22. Mindful Leadership with Dr. Stephen Nakada

While incredibly rewarding and honored vocations, careers in medicine and surgery are fraught with stress, burnout and challenges in work-life balance.  OWZ is intended to open dialogue about a mindful approach to surgery - to create a space where physicians and surgeons can enhance their life's work and life experience with a focus on presence, purpose and practical skills.  OWZ combines didactic-like monologues to provide baseline information and available scientific data on practical topics like time management, sleep hygiene and burnout; as well as interviews with surgeons and experts to share what works and doesn't work in their daily routines.