The Inspired Healthcare Leader | Healthcare Leadership, Work-Life Balance, Managing Change
By Mara Ergas-Zabari RN, PhD - Healthcare Leader, Consultant, & Researcher
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The Inspired Healthcare Leader is your go-to podcast for frontline healthcare leaders who want to lead with more ease, joy, and success. I’m Mara Ergas-Zabari, a lifelong healthcare leader, consultant, and passionate supporter of those on the front lines. Each week, I’ll share personal insights, practical tips, and inspiring stories to help you reconnect with your spark and navigate the challenges of leadership.
Together, we’ll explore relevant topics to your daily work-life like overwhelm, team dynamics, and work-life balance. I’ll be approaching these topics through the lenses of personal development, human psychology, complexity, and systems science. You’ll also hear from experts who share my love for creating thriving teams and cultures. Let’s build a community where you feel seen, supported, and inspired. Join me on this journey—you deserve it!
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When Breaking The Rule Is The Right Thing To Do - Ep. 74
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Jun 16, 2026 |
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The Communication Habit That Makes Staff Think You're Out Of Touch – Ep. 73
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Jun 09, 2026 |
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This Leadership Practice Is Life-Changing — I Promise! – Ep. 72
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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This Is The Kindest Way To Give Hard Feedback – EP. 71
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May 26, 2026 |
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The Slippery Slope From Dedicated Leader to Workaholic – Ep. 70
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May 19, 2026 |
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5 Steps To Repair Cliques And Help Your Team Reconnect – Ep. 69
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May 12, 2026 |
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How Winning Teams Turn Stress Into Peak Performance – Ep. 68
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May 05, 2026 |
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How to Make Hard Moments Easier — Mistakes, Feedback & Tough Conversations – Ep. 67
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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The Simple Move That Turns Frustrating Problems Into Instant Momentum – Ep. 66
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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Find Your Leadership “Superpower”— And Use It To Multiply Your Impact – Ep. 65
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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When a New Initiative Is Coming—And You Know it’s Going To Make Things Worse - Ep. 64
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Responsive Or Chronic People Pleasing - Which One Is You? - Ep. 63
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Why the Best Leaders Don’t Always Trust What They See - Ep. 62
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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5 Ways To Stay Connected When You’re Leading Across Locations And Screens - Ep. 61
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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Still Doing Work When You're Off? It’s Time To Break The Pattern – Ep. 60
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Getting Good at Messy: The New Leadership Advantage – Ep. 59
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Stop Explaining. Start Influencing. - Ep. 58
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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Getting Conflict Right: Your Next Step For Building High-Performing Teams - Ep. 57
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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When Staff Say, “It’s Too Hard” — And They’re Not Wrong – Ep. 56
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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When Staff Go Over Your Head: What It Really Means (and How Great Leaders Respond) - Ep. 55
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Stop Self-Sabotaging And Build The Leadership Life You Want - Ep. 54
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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The Most Overlooked And Most Powerful Force In Healthcare Leadership - Ep. 53
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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The Confidence Boost Every Healthcare Leader Needs To Thrive - Ep. 52
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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Start 2026 Strong: Reset From Flat or Heavy to Clear and Energized - Ep. 51
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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You’re Not Just Running a Department — You’re Repairing the World - Ep. 50
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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How to Get Your Team to Go the Extra Mile Without Incentives or Pressure - Ep. 49
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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7 Signs You May Be Developing “Hurrying Sickness” - Ep. 48
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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How to Worry Less About What People Think of Your Leadership - Ep. 47
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Do This To Position Yourself For Bigger Opportunities - Ep. 46
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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Doom Scroll or Self-Care Snack? The Leadership Choice That Matters Most - Ep. 45
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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The Breakthrough Shift That Makes Your Team Future-Ready - Ep. 44
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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The Secret to Leading In Complexity Using Simple Rules That Actually Work - Ep. 43
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Make Every Day Your Favorite Day: The Art of Inspired Leadership - Ep. 42
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Blind Spots That Quietly Sabotage Your Leadership: Here’s How To Fix What You Can’t See - Ep. 41
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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Visualize The Leader You Aspire To Be - It Works! - Ep. 40
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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How Savvy Leaders Say No — and Win Bigger - Ep. 39
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Why Quick Buy-In Is A Mind Trap — And How To Make The Escape - Ep. 38
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Stuck in Survival Mode at Work? Here’s How to Lead More Expansively - Ep. 37
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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From Invisible to Influential: Build Your Leadership Voice - Ep. 36
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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When “Yes” Means “No”: How to Break Through Hidden Resistance at Work - Ep. 35
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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How To Know If Your Leadership Problems Are A Problem - Ep. 34
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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7 Things You Stop Doing When You’ve Mastered Your Mind - Ep. 33
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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The Magic Mirror Method: It’s More Effective than Traditional Coaching - Ep. 32
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Work-Life Balance Is a Myth — This Works Better For Healthcare Leaders - Ep. 31
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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How You Show Up Today IS Your Leadership Legacy - Ep. 30
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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Turn Bad Work Stress Into Good Work Stress - Ep. 29
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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Tension With Your Boss Or Colleague? Here’s The Conversation You Need To Have - Ep. 28
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Why Feedback Fails—And What to Ask For Instead - Ep. 27
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Say Goodbye to Team Dysfunction: A Game Changing Play - Ep. 26
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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Need More Resources (e.g., FTEs)? Hop On The Success Feedback Loop - Ep. 25
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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When Your Underperforming Staff Member Thinks You’re The Problem - Ep. 24
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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Worried How to Keep All The Balls In The Air? Two Tools To Bring You Peace - Ep. 23
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Healthcare Leadership Is More Than A Job – It’s Your Personal Development Journey - Ep. 22
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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Break The Insanity Cycle & Fix It Right The First Time - Ep. 21
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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When Your Staff Engagement Survey Results Sting: How to Turn Painful Feedback Into Powerful Leadership - Ep. 20
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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You’re Doing Great – So Why Do You Keep Doubting Yourself? A Strength-Based Leadership Approach - Ep. 19
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May 27, 2025 |
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The Armor We All Wear at Work—and How to Lead Beyond It - Ep. 18
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May 20, 2025 |
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Thriving Through the Commotion: An “Everyone’s a Leader” Approach - Ep. 17
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May 13, 2025 |
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Is Your Multidisciplinary Meeting a Power Play in Disguise? - Ep. 16
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May 06, 2025 |
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How to Stay Steady When Everything Feels Like It’s on Fire - Ep. 15
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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Breaking Free from the Drama Triangle at Work - Ep. 14
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Ditch the Leader Mask: Show Up Real and Lead Better - Ep. 13
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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Escape the Firefighting Trap – Do Deep Strategic Work Instead - Ep. 12
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Why Your Most Difficult Staff Member Might Be Your Most Valuable - Ep. 11
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Jumping Trains: The Ultimate Healthcare Leadership Hack - Ep. 10
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Want BIG Change? Implement Backwards! - Ep. 9
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Creating High Performing Teams & The Secrets of Chinese Bamboo - Ep. 8
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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How To Stop Getting Hijacked By Negative Banter - Ep. 7
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Feeling Blindsided? Get on the Balcony! - Ep. 6
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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When Servant Leadership Backfires - Ep. 5
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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When Being Positive Silences the Truth - Ep. 4
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Gossip Is Your Gold Mine - Ep. 3
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Two Ninja Moves to Defeat Overwhelm - Ep. 2
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Welcome to the Inspired Healthcare Leader podcast! - Ep. 1
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Jan 10, 2025 |