Q: What is your biggest professional reward?
A: Being able to see others flourish. Whether it’s beginning med students, professional colleagues, or administrative staff, I truly beam when someone I’ve helped succeeds.
Q: When you aren’t working, what is important to you?
A: My family, my health, and staying balanced. I am learning the importance of listening to my body, trusting my intuition, and finding true “balance.” It’s not easy, but it’s imperative.
Q: What’s next professionally?
A: I am really excited to put some science behind “leadership in medicine” and “optimal teamwork in medicine.” I think there is so much more we can learn and implement.
Q: What’s the best book you’ve read recently? Why?
A: A few come to mind: “18 Minutes” by Peter Bregman offers some really easy steps to getting organized and focused; “Six Thinking Hats” by Edward de Bono is a great framework for approaching problems and innovations; “The Inner Game of Golf” by W. Timothy Gallwey makes me realize how amazing our bodies and minds truly are.
Q: How many Apple products do you interface with in a given week?
A: I only have an iPhone. Amazing little gadget, but I don’t want to become wedded to it. Maybe I’ll get a MacBook soon.
Q: What’s next in your Netflix queue?
A: We use Netflix mainly for their drama series. I prefer foreign films and documentaries. My wife and I love “Breaking Bad.” My kids and I are working our way through the “Star Wars” episodes.
Richard Quinn is a freelance writer in New Jersey.