This page, developed with assistance from members of the STS Workforce on Wellness, highlights some of the important Society activities related to wellness, strategies for building and maintaining resiliency, and resources to help reduce burnout and achieve optimal performance. 
 

STS Wellness Institute

Through five virtual sessions, the STS Wellness Institute aims to help cardiothoracic surgery professionals understand how work, various stressors of life, and personal behaviors impact them—and how to become their best selves in and out of the OR. In the current, budget-constrained environment, where funds for research, education, and travel may be restricted, this virtual program offers a pathway for CT surgeons to explore vital topics related to wellness, foster their own well-being, and help to propagate wellness at their institutions. Learn more and register.
 

The Resilient Surgeon Podcast Anchor

Hosted by Dr. Michael Maddaus, the Resilient Surgeon offers captivating and sincere conversations with some of the most influential and insightful experts in personal wellness and organizational leadership. Find practical strategies and scientifically proven practices to help you perform at your very best in and out of the OR. 
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Podcast
#174, S4 Becoming A High-Performing Surgeon Leader

Laurie Baedke, executive coach, founder and CEO of Growth Edge Holdings, and best-selling author, talks with Dr. Michael Maddaus about “stepping outside your comfort zone” to grow professionally and personally in this episode of The Resilient Surgeon. They address the challenges of promoting high performers into leadership roles without equipping them with critical skills like communication, accountability, and influence. Listen today.

 

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tim pychyl

Podcast
#173, S4 Stop Procrastinating

Do you ever say to yourself, “I don’t feel like doing this today?” On this episode, Tim Pychyl, PhD, procrastination researcher and author of Solving the Procrastination Puzzle, talks about procrastination and how to avoid it. Pychyl reveals the latest research on why people get stuck and offers strategies to "break free from self-destructive ideas and habits" and start living an inspired life. Listen today.

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Jonathan Clark

Podcast
#172, S4 Activating the Soul, Mind and Heart of Leadership

Host Dr. Michael Maddaus talks with Jonathan Clark, leadership scholar at UTSA and co-author of Leading Through: Activating the Soul, Heart, and Mind of Leadership, about prioritizing people, purpose and real productivity to transform an organization. Hear compelling stories that show how "the legacy model of leadership can be destructive," resulting in what he calls "organizational darkness."  Learn about a positive model focused on caring for people and helping them thrive. 

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Wellness Publications

 

STS Resources/Articles
Peer-Reviewed Articles
Other Resources

Book Reviews

  • This is Excellent News! by Michael Maddaus, MD (October 15, 2021) about Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman 

Blog Articles