Leading Well: The Role of Leadership in PICU Caregiver Wellbeing

About this episode

This episode discusses the impact of leadership on caregiver wellbeing and burnout in pediatric intensive care.

In this North America episode of the World PICU Awareness Week 2026 podcast, leading experts explore how leadership directly influences caregiver wellbeing and burnout in pediatric intensive care. Through practical examples and evidence-based insights, the discussion highlights the importance of listening to teams, addressing system-level challenges, and fostering a culture where wellbeing is embedded into everyday practice. From leadership behaviors to institutional support, this episode emphasizes a clear message: sustainable PICU care starts with how we lead. HOST Leah Harris Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatrics Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin - Dell Children's Hospital GUEST Asha N Shenoi Professor, Associate Dean University of Kentucky Will Border Chief Physician Wellness Officer, Director of Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University School of Medicine Wendy Quiroz Nasser Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) | Texas Children's Hospital DATE Initial publication date: May 7, 2026 TRANSCRIPTS English…

People in this episode

Host: Leah Harris

Guests: Asha N Shenoi, Will Border, Wendy Quiroz Nasser

Topics covered

• leadership
• caregiver wellbeing
• burnout
• pediatric intensive care
• team dynamics
• institutional support

Keywords

• leadership
• caregiver wellbeing
• burnout
• pediatric care
• team support
• evidence-based insights

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin, University of Kentucky, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory University School of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital

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