Physician Leadership, Narrative Medicine, and Storytelling with Art Lazarus, MD
August 7, 2024
https://doi.org/10.55834/sp.5907794303
Episode Overview: In this insightful episode, join host Mike Sacopulos and dive into the multifaceted career of Art Lazarus, MD, MBA, CPE, DFAAPL — a distinguished psychiatrist, author, and storyteller. After a career in clinical care and industry leadership, Lazarus turned to the written word to educate and humanize medicine.
Key Points:
The Didactic Power of Storytelling: Lazarus believes in the instructive power of a good story, much like the tales of Mark Twain and CS Lewis, which have left indelible marks on education and culture.
Career Journey: Explore the various stages of Lazarus's career and how his experiences have shaped his philosophy on writing and storytelling.
Narrative Medicine: Lazarus's books serve a dual purpose of informing and entertaining, similar to how politicians and lawyers connect with and persuade their audiences.
Episode Highlights:
A Storyteller's Influence: Lazarus's approach to writing is not just about crafting a narrative but also about imparting valuable lessons on the practice of medicine.
Every Story Counts: The discussion will delve into Lazarus's latest book, Every Story Counts: Exploring Contemporary Practice through Narrative Medicine , which is a testament to his commitment to narrative medicine.
The Big Picture: Effective storytelling is influential. When trying to shape someone’s understanding of medicine and leadership, every story counts.
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