Slice of Piefer - 051 - How to Keep Your Team Sharp During a 12-Hour Operating Day

THE WOODLANDS TX -- Dr. Piefer and Taylor dive into the reality of managing a high-volume orthopedic surgical schedule while balancing on-call demands. From handling back-to-back hip fracture surgeries to maintaining team focus during 12-hour days in the OR, they break down the mindset and practical strategies needed to stay sharp under pressure.

The duo also explores key takeaways from Mel Robbins’ book The Let Them Theory, discussing how reframing perspectives, building empathy, and managing emotional reactions apply directly to patient care, leadership, and daily life. Stick around to hear what alternative careers they’d pursue outside of medicine!

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