Explore The Space

"I've never regretted having agency. I've only been ashamed of the times when I didn't value my own voice." Rana Awdish is an ICU physician, Medical Director of Care Experience for Henry Ford Health System, and the author of the stunning book "In Shock." In this discussion we go into the darkness and make our way back towards the light while discussing her lived experience and this extraordinary book. Rana is tough, brilliant, and amazing to speak with, this is important stuff. Key Learnings 1. The unrelenting nature of Rana's journey 2. Walking into the Darkness around the culture of medicine 3. Seeing the book become something foundational in repairing our culture 4. Findings partners with a vision to make healthcare better and do it in a scalable way 5. Exploring the concept of "assuredness" and recognizing it is a learned skill 6. Why saying someone does or does not have a good bedside manner can be a lie 7. Fostering values instead of demonstrating a checklist approach to communication 8. Safe