Illustrating the Four R’s of Leadership

Leaders are often hired for their IQ but get fired for a lack of emotional intelligence (EQ). The good news? EQ can be learned, exercised, and grown.

Faculty Factory Podcast Host Kimberly A. Skarupski, PhD, MPH interviews Dr. Joseph Losee to explore the four R’s of leadership: Responsibility, Regulation, Resilience, and Relationships.

Discover the power of effective coaching in leadership with this insightful lecture by Dr. Losee, presented at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Essentials of Leadership course. In this video, Dr. Losee breaks down the key steps and skills that make coaching conversations impactful—from setting the right foundation to guiding leaders in asking better questions, listening deeply, and facilitating growth. Whether you are new to leadership or seeking to refine your coaching style, this talk offers practical tools you can apply immediately to strengthen your conversations and elevate your leadership effectiveness.

Coaching is a transformational change journey that empowers individuals to gain clarity on their current state - "Where am I, and how did I get here?” - and envision a desired future – “Where do I want to go, and who do I want to become?”. Whether it is a five-minute discussion with a teenager, a strategic 20-minute dialogue between a manager and direct report, or a formal hour-long executive coaching session, the same foundational principles apply. Using The Coaching Conversation model can help leaders and even parents move beyond being directive, and instead foster empowerment, growth, and skill development in others.

Dr. Losee appears on The DIEP End podcast for a conversation tracing his unconventional path from EMT/paramedic to medicine, the pivotal mentorship of Dr. Joseph Serletti that steered him to plastics, and his tenure as program director advancing competency-based training. He emphasizes that leadership is learned while arguing that authentic mentorship can’t be assigned while sharing many other insights on mentorship and meaning in medicine.

Dr. Joseph E. Losee returns to the Faculty Factory Podcast for an important discussion on the innovative scientist well-being initiative taking place at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. The interview also includes a broader chat about the need to address burnout among nonclinical faculty in today’s demanding academic medicine environment.

Listen to Dr. Losee speaking on the Faculty Factory Podcast, delivering an inspiring message on resilience to all faculty. Resilience is an essential quality for anyone working in the medical field given its inherent challenges, high-pressure situations, and emotional exhaustion.