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Joy in Family Medicine – Stories & Reflections

Lessons, lightbulb moments, and honest reflections from life inside and outside medicine - served with a side of perspective.

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        Leaders and Legacy Reflection
        When physicians or faculty leaders are struggling in their roles—or with certain parts of them—I often ask: "When you think of a leader you admire, what qualities stand out?" They usually name things such as integrity. Strength. Clinical wisdom. Courage. Kindness. Collaboration. And almost always...
        by Dr. Tonya Caylor — Jun 12, 2025 admiration awareness balance boundaries capacity choice clarity courage decline dedication delegation discomfort expansion growth impact influence integrity kindness leaders leadership legacy modeling possibility presence purpose rolemodeling streamline strength sustainability tension wisdom
        Story and Reflection: Mining for Value
        Recently, I noticed that a member of our team had quietly pulled back. I knew she had experience—she’d been introduced as someone who had worked with universities, served as a legislative liaison, and helped stand up GME programs. She had consistently offered thoughtful perspectives, often seeing...
        by Dr. Tonya Caylor — Jun 12, 2025 awareness confidence confidence without arrogance contribution over ego curiosity deep listening dignity drawing out strengths experience experience matters expertise hidden hidden assets hidden strength honoring the whole person humility inclusive leadership influence beyond title invitational leadership leadership legacy listening mining mining for gold presence quiet contributors reactivation recognition relational leadership respectul curiosity storytelling strength team awareness undervalued undervalued expertise unseen unseen wisdom wisdom
        Word of the Year Reflection
        Choosing a word of the year provides a simple yet powerful compass that can guide your decisions, actions, and mindset throughout the year. It's like a quick check-in on your purpose statement focused on 2025. As we step into a new year, take 15 minutes to sit quietly with yourself and reflect. A...
        by Dr. Tonya Caylor — Jun 12, 2025 adaptability alignment amalgamation blending choice clarity coaching decision making direction empowerment flexibility focus guidance identity integration intention leadership mentoring mindfulness personal growth purpose reflection resilience roles self-awareness strength transformation transition values word of the year

        Joy in Family Medicine – Stories & Reflections

        Lessons, lightbulb moments, and honest reflections from life inside and outside medicine - served with a side of perspective.
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