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Girl Doc Survival GuideAuthor: Christine J Ko, MD
Young doctors are increasingly in survival mode. Far from flourishing, the relentless pressure of working in medicine means that balance is harder than ever to achieve. On the Girl Doc Survival Guide, Yale professor and dermatologist Dr Christine J Ko sits down with doctors, psychologists and mental health experts to dig into the real challenges and rewards of life in medicine. From dealing with daily stressors and burnout to designing a career that doesnt sacrifice your personal life, this podcast is all about giving you the tools to not just survive... But to be present in the journey. Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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EP242: From Expertise to Leadership: A Conversation with Dr. Susan Ko
Episode 242
Tuesday, 3 November, 2026
Leadership Skills for Doctors: Closing the Gap Between Intent and Impact with Dr. Susan KoChristine interviews Dr. Susan Ko, PhD, a leadership strategy expert and partner at Vantage, about key leadership qualities relevant to doctors and other professionals. Ko distinguishes technical expertise from leadership competencies such as people leadership, presence, vision, communication, collaboration, and character/reputation, emphasizing that needed competencies vary by role and organization. She discusses the difficult transition from technical individual contributor to leader, highlighting delegation to reduce “key person risk” and enable others to develop while freeing leaders for strategic work. The conversation covers balancing ongoing clinical expertise with stepping back from some responsibilities to lead, developing individuals and high-performing teams, and recognizing bias in stereotypes about leadership presence. Ko stresses narrowing the gap between intent and reputation through feedback, including 360 reviews, and notes that seeking and acting on feedback is hard but promotes growth and authenticity.00:00 Meet Dr Susan Ko01:39 What Makes Great Leaders03:36 From Expert to Leader04:11 Delegation and Key Risk06:12 Leading in Medicine08:12 Vision and Team Growth09:24 Presence Bias and Identity10:42 Reputation Versus Intent11:38 Getting Real Feedback13:51 Final Reflections
