Dr. Serpil Erzurum is the Chief Research and Academic Officer and the Chair of the Lerner Research Institute at Cleveland Clinic. She is a practicing pulmonologist and has innumerable scientific accomplishments and awards that have been far-reaching including more than 200 peer-reviewed articles and more than 20 federal grants. In this conversation, we dive into characteristics of effective leaders, the importance of psychological safety in teams, and the power of mentorship.