STAT Leadership Podcast

About STAT Leadership Podcast

STAT Leadership is a fast-paced, no-nonsense podcast where three emergency physicians—shaped by years in EMS, military operations, rescue work, and disaster response—break leadership down to its essential, actionable core. Across the first ten episodes, they tackle the fundamentals: what leadership is, how it’s developed, and why character, communication, and self-awareness matter more than titles. Through stories drawn from high-stakes medicine, combat deployments, tough calls in the field, and the leaders who shaped them—real and fictional—they explore authenticity, followership, influence, networking, resilience, and the fine line between leading and managing. They don’t shy away from hard truths: leadership is earned, rarely comfortable, and always rooted in trust, consistency, and humility. Whether discussing how to mentor the next generation, handle transitions in command, or keep your head straight under pressure, STAT Leadership delivers grounded, practical insight from people who have led when the stakes were life and death.

Publisher

Chetan Kharod, Phil Moy, and J.R. Pickett

Category

business · education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Dec 2025

Latest episode

11 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

14 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Oct 2026

   STAT Leadership Season 2, episode 4: Call, Text, Email, Meet, or Shut Up: Choosing the Right Communication Medium

   Send us Fan Mail In this “Stat Leadership” podcast episode, Phil and Dr. Chet Kharod discuss advanced leadership communication: choosing the right medium, timing, and level of detail. They argue that being a good communicator is essential to leading teams, and warn that titles can mask ineffective communication. They cover email best practices (clear subject lines, BLUF with context, and confirming receipt), recommend “Writing for Busy Readers,” and describe using AI tools like Copilot or Gem...

2. 

   17 Sept 2026

   STAT Leadership S2e3: Buffering Your Team: Influencing Up When Leadership Falls Short

   Send us Fan Mail In this STAT Leadership Podcast episode, hosts JR, Dr. JR Pickett, Dr. Chetan Kharod, and Dr. Phil Moy continue revisiting Season 1 “open loops” by discussing how to limit the impact of an ineffective leader when you are not in charge, building on Season 1 Episode 8 about influence through character, compassion, competence, and courage. They distinguish formal vs informal authority and warn against undermining leaders while emphasizing the necessity of difficult conversations...

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   16 Sept 2026

   STAT Leadership Season 2, Episode 2: How to receive a meeting as a leader and make them not suck

   Send us Fan Mail How to Receive a Meeting: The Administration of Leadership | Staff Leadership Podcast The hosts return to The STAT Leadership Podcast after a hiatus and revisit an “open loop” from Season 1 about why staff meetings often “suck” and how leaders can make them effective by learning to “receive” a meeting rather than trying to run it. They discuss setting clear expectations, purpose, and agenda ahead of time; distinguishing meeting types like update briefs versus decision briefs;...

4. 

   23 Apr 2026

   STAT Leadership: Critical Incident Leadership S2e1

   Send us Fan Mail STAT Leadership is a fast-paced, no-nonsense podcast where three emergency physicians—shaped by years in EMS, military operations, rescue work, and disaster response—break leadership down to its essential, actionable core. Across the first ten episodes, they tackle the fundamentals: what leadership is, how it’s developed, and why character, communication, and self-awareness matter more than titles. Through stories drawn from high-stakes medicine, combat deployments, tough cal...

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   31 Dec 2025

   STAT Leadership Episode 6: Mindful Leadership Under Pressure

   Send us Fan Mail STAT Leadership: Mastering Mindful Leadership Amidst High-Stakes Challenges In this episode of STAT Leadership, hosts Phil Moy, JR Pickett, and Chetan Kharod delve into the significance of mindful leadership. They explore the complexities of leading with a clear mind and purpose while navigating high-stress scenarios. The discussion includes practical strategies for maintaining mental, physical, and spiritual discipline, managing worry and regret, and effectively balancing t...

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   31 Dec 2025

   STAT Leadership episode 4: The Crucial Role of Followers in Leadership Success

   Send us Fan Mail The Crucial Role of Followers in Leadership Success: Insights from Real-life and Fictional Leaders In this episode of STAT Leadership, hosts Chetan Kharod, Phil Moy, and JR Pickett delve into the often overlooked yet vital role of followers in successful leadership. The discussion explores the dynamics between leaders and followers, emphasizing the importance of being the kind of follower one would want to lead. Phil and Ann highlight various leadership and followership exam...

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   31 Dec 2025

   STAT Leadership Episode 10: Succession and Letting Go

   Send us Fan Mail Navigating Leadership Transition: Strategies for Effective Succession Planning In this episode of the STAT Leadership Podcast, hosts Phil Moy, JR Pickett, and Chet Kharod dive into the complexities of leadership transition and successful succession planning. The conversation covers identifying and mentoring potential successors, the role of continuity in leadership, and strategies for navigating the transfer of responsibilities. Key insights include the importance of prepari...

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   31 Dec 2025

   STAT Leadership episode 5: You Are Your Network

   Send us Fan Mail The Power of Network Building and Leadership Essentials In this episode of STAT Leadership, hosts Phil Moy, Chet Kharod, and JR Pickett delve into the crucial role of networking and relationship-building in leadership. They discuss the importance of having a supportive network for achieving goals, making critical decisions, and fostering professional growth. The conversation includes personal anecdotes and experiences that highlight the incremental and organic process of bui...

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   31 Dec 2025

   STAT Leadership Episode 8: Influence over Authority

   Send us Fan Mail The Art of Influence: Mastering Leadership Without a Title In this captivating episode of STAT Leadership featuring Phil Moy, JR Pickett, and Chetan Kharod, the focus is on mastering the art of influence within leadership roles, especially without possessing formal authority. The hosts discuss key strategies such as influencing through character, building relationships, and demonstrating competence and warmth. They emphasize the importance of 360-degree leadership, where inf...

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    31 Dec 2025

    STAT Leadership episode 3: Leadership and Effective Communication

    Send us Fan Mail Leadership and Effective Communication: Insights and Strategies In Episode 3 of STAT Leadership, hosts Phil Moy, Chetan Kharod, and JR Pickett delve into the essentials of leadership and effective communication. They discuss the significance of both verbal and nonverbal cues, the strategic use of email, and the importance of authenticity in conveying messages. The conversation touches on influential leadership examples from history and fiction, providing a comprehensive guid...

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    31 Dec 2025

    STAT Leadership Episode 2- Self-Awareness as the Foundation of Leadership

    Send us Fan Mail In episode two of the STAT Leadership podcast titled 'Leadership and Self-Awareness: Foundations of Leadership', hosts Chetan Kharod, Phil Moy, and JR Pickett delve deep into the importance of self-awareness in leadership. They discuss personal anecdotes and examples from both fictional and real-life leaders, emphasizing the values of authenticity, vulnerability, and integrity. The episode covers how knowing one's strengths and weaknesses helps in team building and fostering ...

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    31 Dec 2025

    STAT Leadership Episode 9: Leadership vs. Management

    Send us Fan Mail Leadership Versus Management: Understanding the Difference, Mastering Both In episode 9, hosts Phil Moy, JR Pickett, and Chetan Kharod explore the nuanced distinctions and intersections between leadership and management. They discuss how effective communication, network building, mindful and authentic leadership, and influence play critical roles in both arenas. The episode dives deep into why leaders sometimes micromanage and how setting clear strategic directions and under...

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    31 Dec 2025

    STAT Leadership Episode 7: Authenticity and Credibility

    Send us Fan Mail Keys to Authentic Leadership: Staying True to Your Team and Values In this episode of STAT Leadership, hosts Phil Moy, Chetan Kharod, and JR Pickett discuss the importance of authentic leadership. They explore what it means to be genuine as a leader, emphasizing actions aligning with stated values, the necessity of vulnerability, and building trust within a team. They share personal stories and insights on the challenges and rewards of authentic leadership, including handlin...

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    31 Dec 2025

    STAT Leadership Episode 1: The Nature of Leadership

    Send us Fan Mail In the first episode of The STAT Leadership Podcast, hosts Phil Moy, Chetan Kharod, and JR Pickett delve into the foundational concepts of leadership. They discuss the qualities integral to effective leadership, such as compassion, integrity, courage, and perseverance. The hosts agree that leadership is more about character traits than formal titles and highlight the importance of adaptability and self-awareness. Real-life examples, including a powerful story from Chet's Air ...

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