Introducing Leadership, Mentorship, & The Importance of Relationships in the Medical Field with Dr. Victor Waters from T-Minus to Attending. Follow the show: T-Minus to Attending In this episode of T-Minus to Attending, host Dr. Shishir Shah sits down with Dr. Victor Waters, the Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health, Arizona Central and the West Valley markets. They discuss Dr. Waters' incredible journey from growing up in a disadvantaged community to becoming a doctor, attorney, and CMO. Dr. Waters shares insights on leadership, mentorship, and the importance of relationships in both personal and professional life. He also touches upon the challenges and opportunities in the future of medicine, including the impact of technology and physician shortages. Tune in to be inspired by Dr. Waters' unwavering determination and passion for serving the community. (00:00) - T-Minus to Attending aims to empower new and experienced medical professionals (05:54) - Having more education is a big deal in medicine (10:01) - As emergency medicine leader, your job involves making decisions based on experience (13:44) - As a leader, you have to watch their backs (16:43) - What do you do to decompress after a long career in medicine? (19:06) - Relationships are important (22:07) - What makes you lose sleep at night as a leader in your position? (29:53) - Final words of wisdom for our audience Find More info on this series and other podcasts on the Influent Network at HeyInfluent.com Follow the Influent Network on Social Media: LinkedIn | Twitter (X) | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook    The Influent Network is where emerging healthcare professionals and esteemed medical experts converge. Our platform is a straightforward resource for career development, financial planning, practice management, and investment insights, designed to foster strong professional connections.   Powered by Hurrdat Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].