Leadership’s Role in Shaping Doctors’ Well-Being and Burnout

Summary: The critical role that leaders play in shaping healthcare culture and reducing burnout is covered in this video. Dr Dyrbye emphasizes that managers who engage in supportive behaviors — such as career development, empowerment, and respectful feedback — significantly influence their teams’ well-being and job satisfaction. Fostering these leadership behaviors can create a more resilient healthcare workforce.
Leadership behaviors like empowerment and feedback improve physician well-being.
Managers have a significant impact on physician job satisfaction and burnout.
Fostering supportive leadership can enhance team resilience and reduce turnover.
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