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 GratitudePillars of LeadershipEmpowering Individuals & Leveraging People and EducationProactive OperationsInput vs. OutputKey Takeaways: Discover the importance of mindset and perspective for personal and professional growthActualize gratitude through mindfulness practice and unlock its transformative power in daily lifeLearn the art of value exchanges to create sustainable success in both business and personal endeavorsLeverage education and empowerment to drive innovation and progress within your team and organizationEmbrace 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 AkiraThought 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: [email protected]   Connect with Steve and Jason:LinkedIn: Jason or SteveWebsite: Rewire, Inc.: Transformed Thinking Email: [email protected] notes by: Angelo Paul TagamaAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

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