Description

Dr. Alan Akira is a board-certified psychiatrist and founder of Mugen Psychiatry in Chicago. As an Assistant Professor at Rush University Medical Center, he excels in clinical decision-making, medical entrepreneurship, and healthcare management. His clinical work has been recognized by his home institution, receiving the Rush Emergency Medicine Consultant of The Year award in 2020. Dr. Akira's dedication to education is evident through his receipt of the Aesculapius Award in 2021, presented by the graduating medical student class, for excellence in clinical education. In the Fall of 2021, he was honored with the "Psychiatrist of the Year" award by the Illinois Psychiatric Society, acknowledging his exemplary contributions to the field. Additionally, in 2023, he was bestowed with the Roeske Award for Teaching by the APA, recognizing his outstanding and sustained contributions to medical education. Dr. Akira is known for bridging the gap in psychiatric care and serves as an independent medical examiner for Cook County. With a background in Molecular Biology and residency training at Rush, he is dedicated to advancing mental health care through clinical practice, education, and leadership.

In this episode Jason and Alan discuss:

• Actualizing Gratitude
• Pillars of Leadership
• Empowering Individuals & Leveraging People and Education
• Proactive Operations
• Input vs. Output

Key Takeaways: 

• Discover the importance of mindset and perspective for personal and professional growth
• Actualize gratitude through mindfulness practice and unlock its transformative power in daily life
• Learn the art of value exchanges to create sustainable success in both business and personal endeavors
• Leverage education and empowerment to drive innovation and progress within your team and organization
• Embrace self-accountability as a pivotal factor in personal growth and leadership development

“We are what we consume. It's okay to be vulnerable. Say thank you, say I don't know, and say I'm sorry. Because when you're able to say these kinds of things, it deepens relationships, and it shows the other person who's receiving that communication that you're insightful enough to be graceful to yourself, but also to the people that you're talking with.”

 - Alan Akira

Thought for the Week: https://tftw.beehiiv.com/ 

Connect with Alan Akira:

Website: https://www.mugenpsychiatry.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-akira-md/ 

Email: alan.akira@mugenpsychiatry.com   

Connect with Steve and Jason:

LinkedIn: Jason or Steve

Website: Rewire, Inc.: Transformed Thinking 

Email: grow@rewireinc.com

Show notes by: Angelo Paul Tagama

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