3006 - Leadership in the Age of Distress

Sunday, April 12, 2026

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM CST

Location: The Great Hall A

CE: 1 Contact Hours

Invited Speaker(s)

Satya Krishna Ramachandran, skrama@bidmc.harvard.edu

Associate Professor of Anaesthesia, PD for Executive Scholars Program in Quality and Safety
BIDMC, Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Handouts

Disclosure(s):

Satya Krishna Ramachandran, skrama@bidmc.harvard.edu: Fresenius Kabi USA: Consultant (Ongoing), Research Grants (Ongoing)

Overview/Abstract: This session will examine the root causes and consequences of distress in perioperative settings through both a personal and organizational lens. Drawing on tools such as the Johari Window for leadership authenticity, the EVLA reflective model, and the Trust Equation, we will explore how nurse leaders can cultivate emotional safety, model self-awareness, and restore intrinsic motivation across teams. Concepts from behavioral science and spiritual renewal—such as Kaizen, “above the line” thinking, and “Physician, heal thyself”—will be translated into actionable strategies for improving engagement, resilience, and team culture.