2024 AOSSM Annual Meeting Recordings no CME-Game Changer Session Fireside Chat on Leadership and Mentorship for Our Future

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Dr. Dean Taylor kicked off a session introducing General Robert Brown, a retired four-star general and former commander of the Pacific troops. Dr. Taylor and General Brown have been friends since their days at West Point, where they also bonded over basketball. General Brown's career spans 42 years, including two combat tours in Iraq, despite an injury that derailed his basketball career.<br /><br />In the discussion, General Brown emphasized the shared principles of leadership across different fields—whether in the military, the operating room, or the boardroom. He noted that fundamental leadership involves technical competency, trust-building, effective communication, collective responsibility, and genuine care. These principles form a cohesive team, vital for excelling in any area.<br /><br />Dr. Taylor and General Brown discussed the challenges of leadership, especially regarding the current influence of social media on the fear of failure. General Brown acknowledged that today’s environment makes it harder to establish leadership due to the rapid dissemination of information, often before the truth is verified. He recommended proactive engagement and having dedicated individuals handle social media communication to manage this challenge.<br /><br />They also touched on the importance of failure in learning and growth. General Brown highlighted the necessity of a support network to navigate through failures and stressed the importance of mentorship. He shared his experiences from combat, emphasizing how trust and collective responsibility played critical roles.<br /><br />Inclusivity in leadership was another focal topic. General Brown stressed the need for diverse representation in leadership to reflect the broader society and address gaps effectively. He advocated for deliberate efforts to mentor and provide opportunities to underrepresented groups without compromising on qualifications to maintain trust and organizational integrity.<br /><br />In closing, the session highlighted that leadership transcends specific fields and hinges on universal principles, adapting these to the challenges posed by modern dynamics like social media and striving for diversity and inclusion.

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1:15 pm - 2:15 pm

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Speaker Dean C. Taylor, MD

Speaker Robert B. Brown, Gen. (Ret.)

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