Aug 01 2024 44 mins 3
How can physicians practice Being in their work with patients and staff? Our guest Dr. Jeff Marrs, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement, explains what he’s learned about BEING competence and compassion with patients instead of DOING them.
You’ll discover the feedback Jeff received from a patient that sparked the changes he made in his approach to building relationships and creating the best possible outcome. You’ll find out why the “Time Out” taken immediately prior to surgery is critical for the team to create clarity around what they are Doing and who they are Being.
His approach to gaining commitment and establishing a strong agreement with a patient is key to their successful recovery. Jeff requires all his patients to read this book before he agrees to do their surgery: Painless: A novel about Chronic Pain and the Mind-Body Connection by Chana Studley
Everything Jeff shares about “Being in medicine” has direct application to your life, no matter what profession you’re in. Jeff’s passion for his patients and his work will inspire you to reflect on your own way of being with those who matter in your life.
About the Guest:
Jeff Marrs has been practicing orthopedic surgery in South Dakota for 22 years. He specializes in hip and knee replacement. Jeff invested 9 years training—medical school and residency—at The Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota.
Prior to pursuing medicine, Jeff worked in the business world for 6 years as a technical project director.
Jeff has been actively working on Being for several years. He has incorporated an intentional way of being into his medical practice. This has created upgraded experiences for his patients and team members.
Jeff recently spoke, along with his partner Corey Anderson, at The Ultimate Experience Birmingham Edition, 2024 on the subject, Being in Medicine. Jeff is committed to Being in Medicine.
To contact Jeff:
For Professional Orthopedics www.jeffmarrs.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.marrs
Jeff is also a member of The Ultimate Coach Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theultimatecoach
About the Host:
Meredith is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes assessment and development tools that help people build strong relationships at work and at home.
Meredith is the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else.
Meredith is also a heart-centered Connector. One of her favorite ways of BEING in the world is to introduce people who can benefit from knowing each other.
https://growstrongleaders.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbell
The Ultimate Coach Resources
https://theultimatecoachbook.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theultimatecoach
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theultimatecoachbook
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14048056
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUltimateCoachBook
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