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When I first opened up a medical practice, my secretary was annoyed and visibly angry when people repetitively asked her, “can the doctor speak English” based on the fact that my name was different. I found it amusing, but she didn’t. She hadn’t had a consistent experience of these minor infractions or presumptions that people make. She couldn’t imagine such behaviour. I didn’t need to imagine this as that’s been a consistent experience for me.
We can’t imagine other people’s situations to the same level that they experience it, but just because we can’t imagine a reality, it doesn’t mean we don’t care.
But is caring enough? Is it enough even though it doesn’t directly impact you? Right now, we see many people are using their voice as an instrument for change. But how can we use it eloquently? How do we connect and get ideas across to others who don’t necessarily agree but possibly could? Should we say something? Should we ignore it? Why should we say something? How should we say something without being reprimanded and getting all bruised up in the battle? Why are good caring people afraid to say something and stand up?
In this episode, I’ll answer some of those questions and share what matters and how it matters. I’m also going to give you the reasons why it’s hard for people to speak out against an injustice they’ve seen or had inflicted upon them.
There are genuine reasons why we don’t say anything. Your voice matters to help other lives matter. That’s what this episode is about. This episode does matter.
Welcome to The Introverted Doctor, the podcast that uncovers myths, mistakes, and misconceptions that hold healthcare professionals back from living their best life at work, home, and play. Each week, Dr. Lalit Chawla will present tips and strategies that you can begin applying right away! He's a full-time Family Physician, Adjunct Professor of Medicine, International Lecture and Writer.
In his former life, he was a professional Illusionist and still uses his skills in his workshops, lectures and in the clinical setting. He incorporates magic and illusions in his lectures and teaches healthcare professionals how to use magic in a clinical setting and in the rehabilitation setting.
www.TheIntrovertedDoctor.com
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When I first opened up a medical practice, my secretary was annoyed and visibly angry when people repetitively asked her, “can the doctor speak English” based on the fact that my name was different. I found it amusing, but she didn’t. She hadn’t had a consistent experience of these minor infractions or presumptions that people make. She couldn’t imagine such behaviour. I didn’t need to imagine this as that’s been a consistent experience for me.
We can’t imagine other people’s situations to the same level that they experience it, but just because we can’t imagine a reality, it doesn’t mean we don’t care.
But is caring enough? Is it enough even though it doesn’t directly impact you? Right now, we see many people are using their voice as an instrument for change. But how can we use it eloquently? How do we connect and get ideas across to others who don’t necessarily agree but possibly could? Should we say something? Should we ignore it? Why should we say something? How should we say something without being reprimanded and getting all bruised up in the battle? Why are good caring people afraid to say something and stand up?
In this episode, I’ll answer some of those questions and share what matters and how it matters. I’m also going to give you the reasons why it’s hard for people to speak out against an injustice they’ve seen or had inflicted upon them.
There are genuine reasons why we don’t say anything. Your voice matters to help other lives matter. That’s what this episode is about. This episode does matter.
Welcome to The Introverted Doctor, the podcast that uncovers myths, mistakes, and misconceptions that hold healthcare professionals back from living their best life at work, home, and play. Each week, Dr. Lalit Chawla will present tips and strategies that you can begin applying right away! He's a full-time Family Physician, Adjunct Professor of Medicine, International Lecture and Writer.
In his former life, he was a professional Illusionist and still uses his skills in his workshops, lectures and in the clinical setting. He incorporates magic and illusions in his lectures and teaches healthcare professionals how to use magic in a clinical setting and in the rehabilitation setting.
www.TheIntrovertedDoctor.com