In this episode, Dr. Judy Wright joins us with a perspective that’s both practical and powerful. As a practicing family physician and trusted consultant on physician wellness and leadership, she speaks from lived experience, not just theory.

We get into the heart of what makes teams stay or walk away. Dr. Wright explains how emotional intelligence directly impacts retention, safety, and trust, and why leaders who treat it as optional often find themselves out of touch and out of time.

She pushes back on outdated leadership models rooted in control, and instead makes the case for self-awareness, vulnerability, and presence. Her take: When your attitude walks into the room before you do, people notice. And it shapes everything.

We also talk about burnout. For Dr. Wright, wellness isn’t about a yoga class, it’s about reclaiming agency, time, and joy in the middle of demanding systems. Her reminder that “self-care is healthcare” lands with real weight.

If you’ve ever felt like influence only comes with a title or struggled to lead in a culture built on compliance, this conversation offers clarity, challenge, and encouragement. Dr. Wright brings wisdom, warmth, and no-nonsense truth.

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