James Doty | The Magic of Compassion

Summary: Dr. James Doty is a clinical professor of neurosurgery at Stanford University and director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education. He’s also the author of the NYT's bestselling book, Into the Magic Shop: A Neurosurgeon's Quest to Discover the Mysteries of the Brain and the Secrets of the Heart. On this podcast, James and I talk about the power of self-priming, building compassion, and how he uses mindfulness to manage the incredible pressure of being a brain surgeon.