This week Joy chats with Dr. Kwado Kyeremanteng, the department head of critical care at the Ottawa Hospital. He shares his insights on the importance of finding the leader within oneself and the courage to be authentic, even if you're not in a leadership role. He discusses his new book, "Unapologetic Leadership," and inspires listeners with his stories and energy.

Dr. K also talks about his work in caring for the sickest patients in the ICU and his research on improving ICU resources and access to palliative care. Don't miss this empowering conversation on finding courage and making a positive impact.

Episode Highlights:

[00:02:25] Authentic leadership and courage.

[00:04:51] Making decisions from our values.

[00:09:32] People's unwavering belief systems.

[00:12:30] Speaking up in challenging environments.

[00:18:37] Authenticity and its impact.

[00:28:16] Using rejection as fuel.

[00:30:09] Developing a stomach for difficult decisions.

[00:36:59] Managing stress and relaxation.

[00:38:56] Leaning on your partner.

[00:42:49] Improving healthcare and avoiding ICU.

Resources:

Dr. K's new book: Unapologetic Leadership: Finding The Moral Courage To Do The Right Thing

Dr. K on Instagram

Dr. K on Tiktok

Solving Healthcare Website

Solving Healthcare Podcast

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106: Developing Courage and Making Difficult Decisions with Dr. Kwado Kyeremanteng