1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this episode, Dr. Stuart Slavin speaks with Dr. Greg Guldner, director of GME Well-Being and assistant dean for Graduate Medical Education at Loma Linda University Health. They discuss how self-determination theory (SDT)—the most widely researched framework for understanding human motivation—can guide meaningful, system-level change in medical education and training. Dr. Guldner explains how autonomy, belonging, competence, and deep meaning (the “ABCDs” of well-being) form the foundation for a healthier workplace culture. Through practical examples and data-driven outcomes, he illustrates how leaders can redesign environments, policies, and interactions to enhance connection, motivation, and fulfillment for both residents and faculty members, creating conditions where everyone can truly thrive in their work. Podcast Chapters (00:00) – Intro and Welcome (00:14) – Guest Background: Dr. Greg Guldner (00:56) – Workplace Well-Being vs. Wellness (01:57) – Why Focus on the Work Environment (02:25) – The Role of Self-Determination Theory (SDT) in Well-Being Interventions (03:36) – Self-Determination Theory: Origins and Impact (05:05) – The Basic Psychological Needs (06:18) – Finding Meaning in the Workplace (07:18) – Autonomy: What It Really Means (10:23) – The Five Steps to Understanding Autonomy (11:38) – Belonging Interventions (15:02) – Competence: Growth and Mastery (18:00) – Feedback and Intervention (18:31) – Meaningful Work: High-Impact Interventions (21:04) – What about Faculty? (21:41) – Measuring Success: Data and Dashboards (25:42) – Closing Thoughts and Resources ACGME Well-Being Podcast http://acgme.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/39152290/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/195782135