Take Command: A Leadership Podcast

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Keep Sharp in Chaos: A Surgeon's Mindset Hack

Keep Sharp in Chaos: A Surgeon's Mindset Hack10 Feb44 min

Sanjay Gupta is someone who has balanced a high-stakes career as a practicing neurosurgeon and CNN Chief Medical Correspondent through curiosity, humility, and lifelong learning. He says, “Everyone's a teacher, if you allow them to be, and you should be a good student, a good and willing student, and then also teach at the same time when you can.”

Sanjay’s episode is packed with amazing advice. He talks about Dale Carnegie's transformative impact on public speaking and relationships, the power of admitting "I don't know" to build collaboration, and brain health hacks like brisk walks over intense runs. Sanjay wants others to thrive, saying, “What Dale Carnegie really taught me: It's not that hard to do, it's just that most people don't—spend the extra minute building someone up.” Tune in for this and other shining nuggets of Sanjay’s wisdom.