Growth Mindset in Medicine: Expert Insights from Anna Brandt

In this week's episode of Promising Young Surgeon, we explore the critical yet often overlooked skills of interpersonal effectiveness and the impact of mindset on professional growth. Dr. Frances Mei Hardin kicks off the discussion by delving into the importance of interpersonal effectiveness skills, which she believes are as crucial as clinical expertise for a successful medical career. She introduces three key concepts—DEAR MAN, FAST, and GIVE—that can help physicians navigate complex interactions and maintain professional relationships.   Later in this episode, we are joined by Anna Brandt, an instructional designer at Metro Health Hospital System, who shares her insights on fixed versus growth mindsets and the art of giving and receiving feedback. Anna draws from her extensive experience in education and training to highlight how a growth mindset can transform the way medical professionals approach challenges, setbacks, and continuous learning. She also provides practical advice for fostering a culture of constructive feedback within healthcare teams.   00:00 – Intro 04:52 – DEARMAN 09:25 – GIVE 11:06 – FAST 16:35 – Intro to Anna 21:04 – Fixed vs Growth Mindset on Resident Physicians 32:04 – Post Traumatic Growth Mindset 36:00 – Transitioning from Fixed to Growth Mindset 53:47 – Advice Interact with the podcast! Email me at [email protected] to ask questions. We would love to hear from the Promising Young Surgeon audience. Promising Young Surgeon is sponsored by Pattern. Discover why more than 20,000 doctors trust Pattern to shop for disability insurance. Request free quotes in 5 minutes. Compare policies with an expert. Buy with confidence.  LINK: https://www.patternlife.com/promising-young-surgeon?campid=349433 Subscribe, tune in, and join the conversation as Dr. Hardin and her guests tackle the pressing issues facing today's medical professionals and ponder how to nurture a more compassionate and sustainable healthcare environment.   Connect with Frances Mei: https://linktr.ee/francesmei.md     https://rethinkingresidency.com/about/ Find More info on this series and other podcasts on the Influent Network at HeyInfluent.com Follow the Influent Network on Social Media: LinkedIn | Twitter (X) | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook    The Influent Network is where emerging healthcare professionals and esteemed medical experts converge. Our platform is a straightforward resource for career development, financial planning, practice management, and investment insights, designed to foster strong professional connections.   Powered by Hurrdat Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.