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## **The Creative Destruction of Physician Burnout **

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Physician Leadership and Trust

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# [Physician Leadership and Trust](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/physician-leadership-and-trust)

Posted by [Dike Drummond MD](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/author/dike-drummond-md)

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For true servant leaders,   
TRUST comes before all else.  
Any action you take   
or word you speak or write  
that destroys Trust  
destroys your people's willingness to be lead by you.

They will perform when you beat the drum and crack the whip  
but only if they have no other options   
and really need the money.  
It is a minimal and resentful performance  
and the only justification is your rank and direct orders.  
Away from work they will speak ill of you   
to all who will listen, and rightfully so.

You had a position of leadership   
but instead of inspiring your people to follow your lead,  
*you abused your rank instead*.

ALL of this is so easily avoidable

WHERE DO YOU STAND WITH YOUR PEOPLE?

I DARE YOU TO TRY THIS "LOOKUP TRUST TEST"

> Show up at the worksite when you are not expected  
> and watch your people's reaction when they first see you
> 
> OPTION ONE: (GOOD and only 5% of the time)  
> They Look UP with a smile and say,   
> "Well, what are you doing here.   
> To what do we owe this unexpected pleasure?"
> 
> OPTION TWO (BAD and 95% of the time)  
> They Lo oh fuckk DOWN at their toes, shoulders slumped  
> and say, "OH, Sh!t, what did I do now?"

 

Did YOU PASS THE TEST?  
[this is especially important for CEO's !!]

 

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What is the connection between trust and leadership in your opinion?

 

 

 

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