Learning to Lead
Learning to Lead
Podcast Description
Learning to Lead focuses on developing and supporting emerging healthcare leaders—students, trainees and early-career healthcare professionals—through conversations with leaders about their experiences and insights (“leader journeys”), foundational leadership concepts (“deep dives”), and the most useful and impactful tools to become better leaders (“leadership hacks”).”
You will be connecting to a community where you can learn, grow, and transform into a more capable and confident leader, ready to reimagine the healthcare system.
Learning to Lead is a production of the Quinnipiac University podcast studio, in partnership with the Schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.
Creators Rahul Anand, Maya Doyle, Peter Longley, Amber Vargas and Brooklynn Weber.
Student Producer: Brooklynn Weber
Executive Producer: David DesRoches
Connect with us @LearningToLeadPod or email us at [email protected]
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Content Themes
The podcast centers on themes of healthcare leadership, personal growth, and transformative practices with episodes discussing various leadership styles, tools for effective communication, and concepts like the Rose-Bud-Thorn method to foster professional relationships.

Learning to Lead focuses on developing and supporting emerging healthcare leaders—students, trainees and early-career healthcare professionals—through conversations with leaders about their experiences and insights (“leader journeys”), foundational leadership concepts (“deep dives”), and the most useful and impactful tools to become better leaders (“leadership hacks”).”
You will be connecting to a community where you can learn, grow, and transform into a more capable and confident leader, ready to reimagine the healthcare system.
Learning to Lead is a production of the Quinnipiac University podcast studio, in partnership with the Schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.
Creators Rahul Anand, Maya Doyle, Peter Longley, Amber Vargas and Brooklynn Weber.
Student Producer: Brooklynn Weber
Executive Producer: David DesRoches
Connect with us @LearningToLeadPod or email us at [email protected]
In this episode of Learning to Lead, Dr. Beth Frates, MD discusses how effective leadership begins with truly understanding your team and aligning their individual strengths with a shared mission. Drawing from her experience in lifestyle medicine leadership, she highlights the importance of building personal connections, fostering collaboration, and helping each team member contribute meaningfully.
She also emphasizes servant leadership—leading by supporting others, celebrating small wins, and keeping the organization’s purpose at the center of all efforts. The conversation reinforces that by listening to individuals and investing in their growth, leaders can create a positive ripple effect that drives progress across the entire team.

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