Palliatively Speaking Ep 4 - Temel, Greer & Jackson

In this engaging and unfiltered podcast episode, Dr. Toby Campbell sits down with renowned collaborators and friends Dr. Jennifer Temel, Dr. Vicki Jackson, and Dr. Joseph Greer for an honest discussion on the keys to building thriving and effective research teams. The group reflects on their decades-long partnership, sharing how they navigate failures and setbacks—from rejected grants to flawed studies. They emphasize the importance of mutual respect, curiosity, vulnerability, and how conflicts can sometimes benefit the team. The conversation also highlights their team science approach, including weekly meetings for each project, shared leadership, and the "mini-psychologist" skills that keep their projects thriving. The conversation concludes with a discussion of the team’s approach to mentoring rising stars like Dr. Areej El-Jawahri. Whether you're a team leader or a collaborator, this episode offers invaluable lessons to help your team thrive and succeed.

Show Notes:

*The book is Swearing is Good for You the amazing science of bad language by Emma Byrne