Em Pulse

“Time can only be spent. Think of it as your most valuable currency.” Welcome back to EM Pulse. We are continuing our deep dive with Dr. Resa Lewiss into the world of Micro Skills. If you missed it, go back and listen to Part 1 where we definite micro skills and discuss how they can help you as an early, mid or late career physician. In the second half our interview, we move beyond the career stages and into the daily habits that protect our time, our energy, and our sanity. Protecting Your Time and Energy The “Failure Friend” and the Board of Directors Building on the concept from Part 1, Dr. Lewiss emphasizes that your Personal Board of Directors isn’t just for networking—it’s for survival. The “No-Judgment” Call: In EM, bad outcomes happen. You need a person you can call to simply be heard without needing a solution. Whether it’s a mistake or just a really rough shift, having a “failure friend” is a vital micro skill for psychological health. Ne