116 - Part 1 - Stop Making These 5 Communication Mistakes with Reds and Yellows - ESSENTIAL Tips for Physicians to Prevent Burnout in Medical Practice

Are you finding yourself overwhelmed by strong personalities in your medical practice? It could all come down to understanding the unique communication needs of Reds and Yellows—and knowing how to avoid the 5 mistakes that can lead to burnout.

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Ellen Gray, Director of Certification at I Said This, You Heard That, to break down the top communication mistakes physicians make when working with Reds and Yellows. As a physician myself, I know firsthand how easy it is to misread these dynamic temperaments and end up creating stress, conflict, and even burnout in the workplace. We’ll dive deep into how Reds and Yellows show up in our teams—and what you can do to build trust, improve collaboration, and keep burnout at bay.

• Understand why Reds and Yellows respond so differently—and how you can adjust your approach to get the best from both.
• Learn the top 5 communication mistakes that sabotage relationships and fuel burnout—and how to fix them.
• Get actionable tips for building stronger, more resilient medical teams that thrive on the strengths of every temperament.

Don’t let these common communication mistakes hold you or your practice back. Hit play now to learn how to avoid burnout—and build a team that works smarter, not harder. And if you’re ready to discover your own temperament type, head over to https://isaidyouheard.com/ to take the assessment and start transforming your communication today.

Links to Books and Resources

• I Said This, You Heard That 2025 Edition
• A Grown-Up's Guide To Kids' Wiring

Follow Ellen and her team on social media:

• Instagram: @isaidyouheard AND @kathleenedelman
• Facebook: I Said This, You Heard That
• LinkedIn: Ellen Gray and Kathleen Edelman

You can also visit the Open-Source Psychometrics Project here for a free temperament assessment 

https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/O4TS/

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