Invisible Forces: Life Lessons from a Neurosurgeon

Invisible Forces: Life Lessons from a Neurosurgeon

Thursday, March 12, 2026 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM · 1 hr. (US/Pacific)
Level 2 | Venetian C
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Healthcare transformation isn't just about technology—it's about the human connections and leadership principles that drive meaningful change. Join an acclaimed neurosurgeon as he shares how invisible networks and pivotal relationships shaped breakthrough innovations, including collaborations with Nobel Prize winner Katalin Karikó and mentorships that pioneered catheter-based neurosurgical techniques.

Following a career-defining injury, discover how ancient Stoic philosophy became his framework for resilient healthcare leadership. Learn practical applications of Courage, Wisdom, Justice, and Temperance for navigating complex clinical decisions and managing care teams under pressure. This session addresses critical healthcare leadership challenges: building authentic professional relationships, finding purpose-driven career direction, and developing emotional intelligence essential for sustainable practice. Perfect for healthcare executives, clinicians, and IT leaders seeking leadership insights that transcend technology implementations. Walk away with actionable strategies for building meaningful careers focused on patient impact.

Level
Intermediate
Format
Visionary Perspective
Learning Objective #1
Analyze how invisible professional networks and mentorship relationships drive breakthrough healthcare innovations and career transformation.
Learning Objective #2
Apply Stoic philosophy principles (Courage, Wisdom, Justice, Temperance) to navigate complex clinical decisions and healthcare leadership challenges.
Learning Objective #3
Evaluate the effectiveness of authentic relationship-building versus external validation in creating sustainable, purpose-driven healthcare careers.
Session #
194

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