“We either learn or win.” - Nelson Mandela.
What are the fundamental attributes of leadership and how does mindfulness fit into them? Where is the fine line between respecting established foundations and initiating necessary change in a new role? Discover the balance in this week’s episode featuring Dr. Sharmila Dissanaike, where every situation is an opportunity to learn and grow.
Dr. Sharmila Dissanaike is a distinguished surgeon specializing in burns, trauma, and general surgical emergencies, committed to training the next generation of surgeons. With over eight years of experience as Chair of Surgery at Texas Tech, she recently transitioned to the University of New Mexico (UNM) as Chair of Surgery.
An esteemed researcher and academic, Dr. Dissanaike is recognized as a National Academic Surgeon Leader, holding multiple leadership roles in the American College of Surgeons, American Burn Association, Southwest Surgical, and various other national and regional societies. She also serves as a consultant, providing reviews and recommendations to enhance well-being, performance, and cohesion within healthcare teams operating in high-stress environments.
Dr. Dissanaike is a Board Director for a publicly listed biotechnology firm and a legal expert witness, offering impartial guidance in trauma, burns, and emergency general surgery cases in both civil and criminal law contexts.
Featured in this episode:
- Trying to change things before understanding what needs to be changed
- What attributes are vital for a new leadership role
- How we say things is more problematic than what we say as surgeons
- Inclusivity versus diversity
- AI and how it will affect the surgical landscape
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