{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Creating Thriving Workplaces: Dr. Greg Guldner on Applying Self-Determination Theory to Graduate Medical Education","description":"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)\u2014the most widely researched framework for understanding human motivation\u2014can guide meaningful, system-level change in medical education and training. Dr. Guldner explains how autonomy, belonging, competence, and deep meaning (the \u201cABCDs\u201d 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) \u2013 Intro and Welcome (00:14) \u2013 Guest Background: Dr. Greg Guldner (00:56) \u2013 Workplace Well-Being vs. Wellness (01:57) \u2013 Why Focus on the Work Environment (02:25) \u2013 The Role of Self-Determination Theory (SDT) in Well-Being Interventions (03:36) \u2013 Self-Determination Theory: Origins and Impact (05:05) \u2013 The Basic Psychological Needs (06:18) \u2013 Finding Meaning in the Workplace (07:18) \u2013 Autonomy: What It Really Means (10:23) \u2013 The Five Steps to Understanding Autonomy (11:38) \u2013 Belonging Interventions (15:02) \u2013 Competence: Growth and Mastery (18:00) \u2013 Feedback and Intervention (18:31) \u2013 Meaningful Work: High-Impact Interventions (21:04) \u2013 What about Faculty? (21:41) \u2013 Measuring Success: Data and Dashboards (25:42) \u2013 Closing Thoughts and Resources ","author_name":"ACGME Well-Being Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/acgme.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<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>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/195782135"}