{"podcast":{"title":"The Inspired Healthcare Leader | Healthcare Leadership, Work-Life Balance, Managing Change","slug":"the-inspired-healthcare-leader-healthcare-leadership-work-life-balance-managing-change-7166129","podcast_index_feed_id":7166129,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/theinspiredhealthcareleader/feed.xml","website_url":"https://maraergaszabari.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19467635/1.png","author":"Mara Ergas-Zabari RN, PhD - Healthcare Leader, Consultant, & Researcher","episode_count":79,"summary":"The Inspired Healthcare Leader is your go-to podcast for frontline healthcare leaders who want to lead with more ease, joy, and success. I’m Mara Ergas-Zabari, a lifelong healthcare leader, consultant, and passionate supporter of those on the front lines. Each week, I’ll share personal insights, practical tips, and inspiring stories to help you reconnect with your spark and navigate the challenges of leadership. Together, we’ll explore relevant topics to your daily work-life like overwhelm, team dynamics, and work-life balance. I’ll be approaching these topics through the lenses of personal development, human psychology, complexity, and systems science. You’ll also hear from experts who share my love for creating thriving teams and cultures. Let’s build a community where you feel seen, supported, and inspired. Join me on this journey—you deserve it!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T02:20:26.941431+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-inspired-healthcare-leader-healthcare-leadership-work-life-balance-managing-change-7166129"},"episode":{"title":"When Breaking The Rule Is The Right Thing To Do - Ep. 74","slug":"when-breaking-the-rule-is-the-right-thing-to-do-ep-74","published_at":"2026-06-16T11:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-inspired-healthcare-leader-healthcare-leadership-work-life-balance-managing-change-7166129/when-breaking-the-rule-is-the-right-thing-to-do-ep-74","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-inspired-healthcare-leader-healthcare-leadership-work-life-balance-managing-change-7166129","url":"https://theinspiredhealthcareleader.podbean.com/e/when-breaking-the-rule-is-the-right-thing-to-do/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/dz57ski6ak66mjab/Inspired_Healthcare_Leader_-_Rule_Breaking_V2b77xe.mp3","summary":"In this episode, I tackle one of the most uncomfortable—and important—leadership challenges you'll ever face: knowing what to do when the rule and the reality don't match. You'll learn why great leaders don't blindly follow policies or ignore them, the research behind responsible rule-breaking, and a practical framework for navigating these high-stakes decisions with integrity, accountability, and confidence. If you've ever wondered, \"What is the right thing to do here?\" when no option feels perfect, this episode is for you. Take the quiz to help you move forward with more clarity and confidence in your leadership: healthcareleaderquiz.com Get the Healthcare Leadership Playbook: maraergaszabari.com/playbook Website: maraergaszabari.com","meta_description":"In this episode, I tackle one of the most uncomfortable—and important—leadership challenges you'll ever face: knowing what to do when the rule and the rea…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":809,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-inspired-healthcare-leader-healthcare-leadership-work-life-balance-managing-change-7166129/episodes/when-breaking-the-rule-is-the-right-thing-to-do-ep-74/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-inspired-healthcare-leader-healthcare-leadership-work-life-balance-managing-change-7166129/when-breaking-the-rule-is-the-right-thing-to-do-ep-74.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}