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The Inspired Healthcare Leader | Healthcare Leadership, Work-Life Balance, Managing Change

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, ...
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In healthcare leadership, overload isn’t failure; it’s reality. The real skill isn’t juggling faster—it’s choosing smarter. In this episode, I share how savvy leaders say no not out of resistance, but out of intention. You’ll learn a simple, powerful framework for triaging requests—deciding which balls to catch, which to bounce, which to shelve, an…
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Feeling stuck in survival mode at work — running on adrenaline, scanning for the next problem, and holding everything together so nothing slips? It’s an exhausting way to lead — and it quietly narrows your vision, keeps you reactive, and signals to your team to play it safe. In this episode of The Inspired Healthcare Leader Podcast, I share how to …
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Ever left a meeting kicking yourself for staying quiet—even though you knew you had something important to say? Or maybe you spoke up, but it came out stiff, and you wondered if people really heard you. That’s the struggle of finding your leadership voice—and it’s more common than you think. In this episode, I break down why your voice matters more…
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Ever leave work more drained from the drama than the workload? It might be the quiet “yes” that secretly means “no,” the stalled follow-through, the vague emails, the smiles with no real commitment behind them. These subtle behaviors can quietly stall progress, erode trust, and drain your team’s energy. In this episode, I reveal what’s really behin…
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If you’ve ever wished for just one day without problems, this episode will flip that desire on its head. In healthcare leadership, the constant stream of staffing crises, patient complaints, and broken workflows isn’t proof of failure—it’s proof that leadership is alive and working as designed. The real secret? Not all problems are created equal. S…
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Healthcare leadership can feel like a nonstop mental CrossFit competition — constant curveballs, competing demands, and high-stakes decisions. But here’s the truth: real progress in mindset work shows up not in what you add, but in what you stop doing. In this episode, I unpack the 7 things you naturally let go of when you’ve truly begun mastering …
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Coaching doesn’t have to mean pulling someone into your office for a heavy, formal sit-down. In fact, the most powerful coaching happens in the in-between moments — the hallway chats, the nurses’ station conversations, the quick reflections that feel almost ordinary. In this episode of The Inspired Healthcare Leader Podcast, I reveal the magic of i…
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Work-life balance is a myth — especially in healthcare leadership. But that doesn’t mean you’re destined to live drained and depleted. In this episode of The Inspired Healthcare Leader Podcast, I invite you to reimagine your leadership life through work-life integration. Instead of chasing impossible balance, you’ll discover how to weave your value…
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You may think your legacy as a healthcare leader will come later — after you’ve achieved more, climbed higher, or finally “figured it all out.” But here’s the truth: your legacy is already in motion. Every interaction, every decision, every moment you show up with integrity and care is shaping lives right now. In this episode, we uncover the quiet,…
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Why does the same stressor light one healthcare leader up and completely flatten another? In this episode of The Inspired Healthcare Leader Podcast, I dive into the fascinating science of good and bad stress. You’ll discover why your brain’s interpretation—not the situation itself—determines whether stress fuels you or fries you. With real-world st…
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Ever catch yourself replaying conversations with your boss or a colleague, wondering if it’s all in your head—or if something’s truly off? In this episode of The Inspired Healthcare Leader, we dive deep into why that low-grade tension matters more than you think. You’ll learn about the science of relational coordination, how weak work relationships…
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Struggling to get honest feedback from your team or colleagues? You’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong. In this episode of The Inspired Healthcare Leader, we unpack why traditional feedback-seeking often backfires, and how one simple shift—asking for advice instead—can change everything. Backed by research from Harvard and brought to …
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Is your team stuck in a cycle of miscommunication, low trust, or behind-the-back gossip? In this episode, we dive into the single most powerful leadership move you can make to shift your team from dysfunction to cohesion: co-created team agreements. Learn how this simple yet science-backed strategy taps into systems thinking, psychological safety, …
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Ever wonder why your desperate pleas for more staff or resources feel like their falling on deaf ears, while thriving departments are getting their resource requests approved? It’s not personal. It’s a predictable system pattern called “Success to the Successful,” and it might be the single biggest reason your team stays under-resourced. In this ep…
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Ever had that staff member who’s clearly struggling—missing deadlines, making mistakes, rubbing people the wrong way—but looks at you like you’re the problem when you offer help? You’re not alone. In this episode, we unpack the psychology behind why brilliant healthcare staff sometimes can’t see their own impact, why traditional feedback fails, and…
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Ever feel like you're one missed follow-up away from everything falling apart? Like the mental tabs never close and you're constantly bracing for the ball you might be dropping? You're not broken—you’re leading in one of the most complex systems there is. In this episode, we tackle the real root of that “always behind” feeling and share practical t…
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What if the hardest parts of leadership weren’t signs of failure—but signs that you’re growing? In this episode, we explore the deeper personal development journey embedded in healthcare leadership, using Robert Kegan’s Adult Development Theory as our guide. You’ll discover how the challenges you face every day—from people-pleasing to decision para…
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Ever feel like you're solving the same problems over and over again? In this episode of The Inspired Healthcare Leader Podcast, we uncover why even your most well-intended fixes might be backfiring—and what to do instead. From systems theory to brain science, you’ll learn why your leadership brain craves the dopamine of a quick win… and how that im…
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What if your toughest feedback wasn’t a sign of failure—but your leadership’s defining moment? In this episode of The Inspired Healthcare Leader, we reframe low engagement survey results as something more than just scores—they’re your call to rise. You have a choice: let the sting stop you… or let it strengthen you. Inside this episode, you’ll get …
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Do you ever end your day replaying every little thing you did wrong—while everything you did right fades into the background? You're not alone. In this powerful episode, we explore why your brain is wired to focus on your flaws, how perfectionism sneaks into healthcare leadership, and what you can do to shift into a strength-based mindset that boos…
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Ever wonder why someone suddenly snaps in a meeting—or why you sometimes shut down when things get tense? In this episode, we explore the concept of emotional armor—the unconscious protective strategies we all use when old wounds get triggered at work. Inspired by Dr. Michelle Brody’s book Own Your Armor, you’ll learn how to recognize these reactio…
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Leadership isn’t just for those at the top—it’s for everyone. In this episode, we explore how shifting to an “everyone’s a leader” mindset can transform workplace dynamics, reduce bottlenecks, and create more agile, innovative, and resilient teams. Traditional hierarchies often trap workers in limiting roles, but by fostering ownership, initiative,…
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Multidisciplinary meetings are supposed to drive collaboration—but too often, they quietly reinforce hierarchy and shut down innovation. In this episode, we unpack why even the best-intentioned leaders and team members unknowingly reinforce spaces where only a few voices dominate. You’ll learn how unconscious power dynamics shape team interactions,…
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In this episode, we’re diving deep into one of the biggest challenges healthcare leaders face: staying steady when everything feels like it’s on fire. When the pressure’s high and the urgency is overwhelming, your brain’s survival wiring kicks in—and emotional regulation can feel impossible. But here’s the truth: calm isn’t a luxury—it’s essential …
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Are you stuck in a cycle of workplace drama—caught between staff conflicts, and the exhausting urge to fix it all? You’re not alone. In this episode, we unpack the hidden emotional roles leaders fall into—Victim, Persecutor, and Rescuer—known as the Drama Triangle. Learn how these patterns quietly sabotage your team’s growth and how to shift into t…
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Tired of feeling like you have to be perfect to lead well? You’re not alone. In this episode, we go beyond the leadership buzzword of “vulnerability” to explore something even more powerful: being real. You’ll learn why showing your full self—including your hope, doubt, strength, and humanity—isn’t just refreshing, it’s transformational. I'll dive …
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Are you leading—or just putting out fires? In this episode of The Inspired Healthcare Leader Podcast, we tackle the leadership epidemic no one’s talking about: constant firefighting. If you’re always dealing with urgencies and your calendar is jammed with back-to-back meetings, your strategy time is MIA. And this episode is your wake-up call. Disco…
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Is that eye-rolling, skeptical employee actually your team’s secret weapon? In this episode of the Inspired Healthcare Leader Podcast, we flip the script on workplace cynicism. Discover why your most challenging staff members—the ones who question, resist, and push back—might be your most passionate and untapped change agents. Learn how to distingu…
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What if your greatest leadership breakthrough doesn’t come from a new strategy, but from a single, radical shift in thought? In this episode, we’re diving into the ultimate leadership hack—jumping trains. Learn how your brain’s Reticular Activating System (RAS) can either trap you in limitation or catapult you toward possibility, depending on the t…
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Most change efforts don’t fail because the idea is bad—they fail because of how they’re implemented. Traditional top-down change models often lead to resistance, frustration, and disengagement. But what if you flipped the script? In this episode, I introduce reverse implementation, a strategy that engages frontline staff from the start, leading to …
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In this episode, we dive into the power of persistence, faith, and the daily leadership habits that can quietly shape a thriving, high-performing team culture. Just like Chinese bamboo, culture change takes time, but when it finally takes off, the results are nothing short of extraordinary. If you’ve ever wondered about how to change team culture a…
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Have you ever started your day feeling energized, only to have your mood hijacked by a colleague’s negativity? Or walked into a meeting with hope, only to watch it spiral into unproductive banter? In this episode, we unpack why this happens—especially to empathetic healthcare leaders—and, more importantly, how to stop it. You’ll learn three powerfu…
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Ever feel like leadership shouldn’t be this hard? You communicate clearly, you care deeply, and yet—sometimes you're met with pushback, disengagement, or even full-blown resistance. Why? Because you’re operating in a system - and you can't always see it clearly. In this episode, we dive into the game-changing concept of “getting on the balcony,” a …
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Could your well-intended servant leadership be hurting your team instead of helping them? In this episode, we dive into the unexpected dark side of servant leadership—how constantly stepping in can create dependency, stifle initiative, and even lead to leader burnout. We’ll explore why some teams develop learned helplessness, why today’s complex he…
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In this episode, we explore the fine line between optimism and toxic positivity in leadership, particularly in healthcare. Toxic positivity can stifle honest dialogue and invalidate team members’ concerns, while balanced optimism fosters trust and progress. Learn to reframe speaking up as a strength, and model authenticity by addressing challenges …
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Think the grapevine is just workplace gossip? Think again! In this episode, we dive into how informal communication networks—what systems science refers to as the “shadow system”—can be your most powerful tool for influence and change. Learn how to tap into these organic conversations, engage key players, and use the ripple effect to spread ideas, …
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Feeling overwhelmed is a common struggle for healthcare leaders who juggle endless demands in a fast-paced, complex industry. Many respond by working harder, sleeping less, or trying to “push through,” but these strategies usually backfire. In this episode, we explore why overwhelm happens and, more importantly, how to shift your approach to feel c…
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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 rec…
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