How can leaders in healthcare move beyond transactions to create truly human-centered cultures?

In this episode of the What Juices You Podcast, Dr. Sarah Smithson, physician, educator, and Co-CEO of Relational Leadership Partners, shares how relational leadership transforms not only patient outcomes but also the daily energy of teams.

Drawing on her background as a primary care physician, health systems innovator, and educator, Sarah unpacks why psychological safety, connection, and trust are at the root of resilient, high-performing healthcare teams. She reflects on the risks of purely transactional systems, the everyday practices that foster inclusion and authenticity, and the courage it takes for leaders to shift from “parenting” to true partnership.

Listen in as Sarah and host Brady Wilson explore:

• Why small acts of connection create big ripples in culture and patient care
• How relational leadership skills empower every team member—regardless of hierarchy—to lead authentically
• The link between clinician well-being, psychological safety, and patient outcomes
• Why relational practices are not “nice-to-haves” but essential to sustaining purpose in complex systems

If you’re a leader who wants to create healthier, more human workplaces—inside and outside healthcare—this conversation with Sarah Smithson will show you the power of leading with connection.

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