Episode 114: Reducing Conflict, Building Teams and Driving Results.

Welcome to the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast!

In this episode our host Dr. Sarah Smith welcomes Dr. Drew Lawson, a seasoned emergency medicine physician who has recently retired after a long and impactful career.

Dr. Lawson shares his intriguing journey into medicine, revealing how a chance conversation with a surgeon during his medical school days steered him towards emergency medicine instead of surgery.

He reflects on the evolving challenges faced within emergency departments, particularly in the wake of COVID-19, highlighting the pressures of the job and how resource constraints have transformed the landscape of emergency medicine.

Dr. Lawson also opens up about the importance of mentorship, team collaboration, and the dire need for improved training in emotional intelligence and communication within medical education.

Now a coach at Building Champions, Dr. Lawson discusses his pivot towards executive and physician coaching, emphasizing the transformative impact coaching has had on his life.

Tune in to explore the intersection of medical practice, personal growth, and innovation in healthcare training.

Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:

1. Emotional Intelligence in Medicine: Dr. Lawson highlights the need for developing emotional intelligence early on in medical training, mentioning how it transformed his approach to his practice and personal interactions.
2. The Importance of Mentorship and Connection: Recognizing the power of mentorship, Dr. Drew emphasizes how crucial it is to have a support system, especially during challenging times like medical lawsuits.
3. Collaboration in the Emergency Room: Dr. Lawson shares his shift towards a more collaborative workplace, where engaging with nursing staff and other team members can enhance patient care and job satisfaction.

Dr. Drew Lawson Bio:

Drew's dynamic leadership background and work history have transformed the lives of many.

He is unique among our coaches because he has master’s level advanced executive and physician coach training matriculating through rigorous certification processes to provide his clients with cutting edge coaching and team facilitation. With extensive experience in removing barriers to success and using practical and proven methods to improve efficiency and productivity, Drew helps his clients boost profitability and job satisfaction. He is also trained in both dyad, triad and team coaching and is passionate about improving communication and work efficiencies through better working relationships. Also, as a facilitator and coach of Positive Intelligence’s six-week cohort training, Drew leads groups and teams through the work of Shirzad Chamine, author of Positive Intelligence. Most recently, Drew authored The Journey from Brokenness to Belovedness: Our Three Selves.

As a practicing emergency medicine physician at a major trauma & medical center in Southern California, a senior partner in his emergency medicine group, quality assurance director and patient satisfaction director, Drew continues to lead teams through crisis-driven, high-conflict and stressful work environments. Through applied coaching techniques, his never-crack-under-pressure demeanor and strong leadership abilities, Drew continues to transform the culture of his team to improve service quality, workplace communication and customer satisfaction.

By combining his passion for teaching, mentoring and coaching with his experience in the chaotic world of emergency medicine, Drew helps business leaders and healthcare providers minimize their blind spots, improve communication and conflict management skills, cast powerful visions and master their leadership abilities. As a coach, consultant, strategist and speaker, Drew continually equips others to reduce conflict, build teams and drive results.

Drew earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Stanford University where he was a scholarship athlete and his Doctor of Medicine from Jefferson Medical College where he was an academic scholar; he then returned to Stanford for his Emergency Medicine Residency. In addition to his education in medicine, Drew holds a number of coaching credentials including: Board Certification, Professional Certified Coach, Leadership Circle 360 Certified, Strengths Deployment Inventory Certified, Certified Physician Development Coach, Certified Daring Way Facilitator (CDWF)-Brené Brown Education Research Group and Organizational Relationship Systems Coaching Certification (ORSC). Also, he is currently training and coaching in Positive Intelligence. As a lifelong learner, Drew is continuously training in new coaching methods and theories.

Drew currently lives in Newport Beach, California. He is married to his high school sweetheart with whom he loves spending time. His fami