(Not So) MicroSkills! With Adaira Landry & Resa E. Lewiss
Not-so-MicroSkills! With Adaira Landry & Resa E. Lewiss
April 1, 2026
This episode of EMRA*Cast delves into the making of "MicroSkills: Small Actions, Big Impact," a powerful book by Drs. Adaira Landry and Resa Lewiss. Much like the book itself, the conversation breaks down a big topic (how to be successful at life) into snackable stories. Join host D'Monte Farley to learn some premium life tips.
Host
D'Monte Farley, MD
Advocate Christ Medical Center
EM Residency Class of 2028
@tiarretp
EMRA*Cast Episodes
Guests
Adaira Landry, MD, MEd
Brigham and Women's Hospital emergency physician
Assistant professor of Emergency Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Mentor/advisor
Author, "MicroSkills: Small Actions, Big Impact"
@adairalandrymd (Instagram)
Adaira Landry (LinkedIn)
Resa E. Lewiss, MD
Adjunct Professor of Emergency Medicine, Warren Alpert Medical School - Brown University
Host, "The Visible Voices Podcast"
Author, "MicroSkills: Small Actions, Big Impact"
@resaelewissmd (Instagram)
Resa E. Lewiss MD, DipABLM (LinkedIn)
https://www.resalewiss.com/
This episode of EMRA*Cast delves into the making of "MicroSkills: Small Actions, Big Impact," a powerful book by Drs. Adaira Landry and Resa Lewiss. Much like the book itself, the conversation breaks down a big topic (how to be successful at life) into snackable stories. Join host D'Monte Farley to learn some premium life tips.
Overview
Between these two physicians, the accolades are too numerous to list. Multiple publications, speaking engagements, podcasts, interviews, and yet, we at EMRA*Cast are fortunate to borrow their expertise and wisdom as it pertains to their latest joint endeavor: "MicroSkills: Small Actions, Big Impact." Tune in as Drs. Landry and Lewiss discuss the most impactful portions of their book and how they practice what they preach in their daily lives.
Check out their book here: https://www.amazon.com/MicroSkills-Small-Actions-Big-Impact/dp/1335013296
Discussion
Part 1:
- MicroSkills post publishing
- Initial thoughts
- “Nurturing a baby” marketing, branding, selling
- Is MicroSkills just for healthcare professionals?
- Casting a net for mainstream audiences
- Workplace efficiency and professionalism development
- Overall Book Design - Nuts and Bolts
- MicroSkills are the building blocks for larger achievable goals
- Story > Skill > Integration > Difficulties in implementation > “How To”
Part 2:
- Favorite/Most Impactful Sections of the Book
- What micro skill resonates with you the most?
- MicroSkills for self-care -> YOU have agency; setting a sound foundation
- MicroSkills in action - real life examples
- FOMO vs. JOMO (Fear of missing out vs. Joy of missing out)
- The overwhelming pressure to say yes, and its ramifications
- Crucial micro skills for health care professionals??
- Importance of giving AND receiving feedback.
Part 4:
- What's coming next?
- Future writing endeavors and speaking engagements
- MicroSkills Book Club?!?! -> Reach out to Drs. Lewis and Landry!! They may make a guest appearance!

