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Send us Fan Mail In this podcast, Dr. Derek Suite concludes his 3 part series on hidden factors that stimulate Motivation.  Motivation, though situational in nature, drives us toward achieving our goals. Purpose is universal in nature --and is foundational across challenges we face. Purpose fuels our motivation by teaching us that our setbacks, defeats, and failures don't define us-- so we ar...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast, Dr. Suite continues his talk on how leaders can leverage the power of experimentation to stimulate creative solutions and increase motivation among team members.  ( Be sure to catch Dr. Suite's previous podcast on how leaders who leverage "self-expression" can increase team motivation). 

Send us Fan Mail No one wants to be fully assimilated no matter what they tell you--and the fact is people get bored and lose motivation fast if they are not personally involved or no longer invested in the outcome.  If you are feeling unmotivated, or are faced with leading an unmotivated team, partner, or employee, you may find Dr. Suite's podcast on the link between self-expression, dopamin...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know your age, sex, weight, kidney function and hydration status could influence how well a medication works in your body?  In this podcast,  Dr. Suite who teaches clinical psychopharmacology at Columbia University,  gives students a brief overview on why prescribers pay attention to pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics as they make decisions on what medications to give t...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast, I share with students my thoughts on the introductory chapter of a textbook that aligns with my thinking on how to understand psychiatric medications: Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists.  This well-conceived, practical, and highly informative textbook is the required reading for the clinical psychopharmacology course I teach at Columbia Univers...

Send us Fan Mail Per John Hopkins Medical Center,  many of the warning signs of possible suicidal feelings are also signs of depression. Observations of the following behaviors may be helpful in identifying people who may be at risk of attempting suicide: Changes in eating and sleep habits Loss of interest in usual activities Pulling away from friends and family members Acting out behaviors and ru...

Send us Fan Mail Powerful leaders share one basic characteristic: Supreme Self- Confidence.  In this podcast,  Dr. Derek H. Suite highlights 3 surprisingly simple steps you can take (and practice)  to bolster your self-confidence as a leader.  For more, be sure to follow @derekhsuitemd on Twitter and Linked-in. 

Send us Fan Mail This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. Every leader eventually navigates the 3 C's: Choice, Chance, Change. Failure (reluctance) by a leader to make the right choice, to take calculated chances (risks), or to embrace and manage changes (transitions) can erode self-confidence, team morale, and org culture. In this podcast, Dr. De...

Send us Fan Mail If you are stuck, unmotivated, disappointed, frustrated, or angry--or looking for a deeper, more meaningful way to get the most out of your life, you may be surprised to learn that actively practicing gratitude could provide an immediate positive shift that takes you forward.  In this podcast, Dr. Suite unpacks this often underutilized and overlooked superpower with the capacity t...

Send us Fan Mail In this thought-provoking podcast, Dr. Suite explores 7 simple (and often overlooked) practices that can immediately change your life.  If you would like to experience coaching with Dr. Suite, or someone from his team, check out www.fccwellnes.org for more inspiration and information.

Send us Fan Mail Leaders tend to be proactive about getting the job done and will often roll up their sleeves and solve the problem.  While this is a key leadership trait, it may not help the "team" win, because it undermines the team's growth and development.   In this podcast, Dr. Suite identifies 8 common mistakes leaders make that can potentially sabotage professional developmen...

Send us Fan Mail Every leader is on display and will eventually be judged (quietly) by their team or staff. In this podcast, Dr, Suite draws from his experience as an executive leadership coach, peak performance consultant, and organizational psychiatrist to review 10 essential attributes a team looks for in its leader. For more insights on organizational psychology and workforce wellness, be sure...

Send us Fan Mail Too often, we focus on diversity and forget about (or have no plan for) inclusion as part of a D & I strategy. In this podcast, Dr. Suite reviews 5 key strategies for encouraging and implementing inclusion.  For more on how to implement inclusion and other D & I strategies  be sure to sign up for membership at www.fccwellmess.org

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast, Dr. Suite discusses 4  strategic planning tools to help strengthen D & I within any organization.  For additional assistance and insights on how to improve D& I within your company or team, check out www.fccwellness.org

Send us Fan Mail Smart companies know the value of D & I and it pays off for them by creating a win-win situation. In this podcast series, Dr. Suite explores the importance of D & I and shares insights on how it influences the workforce with regard to organizational psychology and financial performance.  For more be sure to check out fccwellness.org and sign up for the membership platform....

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast, Dr. Suite discusses  5 key factors that are often underestimated and overlooked as contributors to emotional health. For more be sure to visit fccwellness.org

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast, Dr. Suite explores the often overlooked connections between sleep, emotions, and performance.  For more, be sure to check out fccwellness,org

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Send us Fan Mail In this final podcast in the series on the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, based on Stephen Covey's book,  Dr. Suite discusses how 4 important self-care dimensions impact our ability to be effective at work and at home.  Be sure to check out this illuminating podcast and share this series with your team, family, colleagues, and friends. Twitter: @derekhsuitemd. 

Send us Fan Mail In life and business, we will encounter disputes and disagreements where each party believes wholeheartedly that they are right. The result is usually gridlock,  conflict, or unhealthy compromises that hurt relationships and perpetuate win-lose cultures.  In this podcast, Dr. Suite explores Stephen Covey's synergistic approach that says: “Let’s talk about this. First, you tel...

Send us Fan Mail As an emotionally intelligent listener, you do more than just taking in another person's words. You're essentially in communion with that person as well.  And, when they speak with you they feel that you genuinely care about them, their thoughts and feelings, and are willing to take the time to hear them out. In this illuminating podcast, Dr. Suite builds on concepts ass...

Send us Fan Mail Achieving a “Win-Win” way of interacting with others is more than just being a nice person, or looking for a quick fix. You must find the courage to speak up for your needs and also have the emotional intelligence to show genuine consideration. In this insightful podcast, Dr. Derek Suite continues to unpack some of the key elements of Stephen Covey's book: The 7 Habits of Hig...

Send us Fan Mail Prioritization allows you to give your attention to tasks that are important and urgent so that you can later focus on lower priority tasks. The trouble is that if you only spend time with the urgent and important stuff, you may get caught up living a life of putting out fires at the expense of other life tasks that are even more important but not necessarily urgent, In this podca...