Whether virtually or in person, I hope you get to share some love, laughter, and conversation this holiday season with those dear to you. May this crazy year close with blessings and hope for the future! Merry Christmas!
...My friend Dr. Keith Lepak, a board certified emergency room physician, explained how in the medical field the most urgent and stressful events doctors and nurses must respond to are the hospital emergency codes, such as “Code Blue,” which generally indicates respiratory or cardiac arrest. Keith said, “There’s an old saying: ‘during a code check …
In my last article we looked at some common misconceptions about what it means to be an inspirational leader. This week we’re diving into some truths of inspirational leadership. As I wrote in my book, “leadership is not limited by titles or hierarchy,” and “true inspirational leadership is more a matter of character than achievement.” So What …
It was my honor to conduct a face-to-face interview with Michael Dowling, president & CEO of Northwell Health (formerly North Shore-LIJ Health System), in his office in downtown Manhattan. Michael Dowling is an amazingly effective leader in so many different ways. He is also a very engaging conversationalist with an extremely interesting and diverse background. I asked Dowling for a piece of advice he would share…
...My friend Mark Dixon, president & CEO of The Mark Dixon Group, LLC, shared with me an excellent leadership suggestion and perspective. Mark is a former hospital CEO and has led a very successful leadership career in hospital, health system, and healthcare consulting. To put it succinctly, when Mark Dixon speaks, I listen…
...I recently conducted and filmed a one-hour live interview with Traci Bernard, president of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Southlake, Texas. During the interview she talked about how leaders shouldn’t be afraid to surround themselves with people smarter than themselves. In fact, leaders should actively look for and recruit team members smarter than themselves…
...As founder and CEO of America’s Healthcare Leaders I had the honor of conducting a wide-ranging interview with Joel Allison, CEO of Baylor Scott & White Health. The in-person one-hour interview was conducted in Allison’s office in Dallas, Texas. Joel Allison is truly one of America’s healthcare leaders! During the interview, Allison emphasized the critical importance of …
In the past few weeks we have touched on a few of the negative aspects of technology. While technology has a few negative implications on our work-life balance, it also enables us to work more effectively and efficiently when utilized well. Click here to read a few keys to using technology well!
...Reading is a delightful pastime often favorited by leaders. Reading can provide enjoyment as well as be informative and with every page, your mind is stretched and new information is imparted. In an exclusive America’s Healthcare Leaders interview, Mike Williams discussed his love of reading, noting, “I think we all need to get away from the …
Don’t wait to establish a positive work-life balance. Over the last few years I have done countless interviews and noticed a common trend; most of the people I interview wish they would have made time for the important things in life. Read the full article on a positive work-life balance by clicking here>> …
In a recent interview featured on America’s Healthcare Leaders, Mike Williams offered some excellent advice for students pursuing their administrative residencies, as well as for individuals early in their careers. Throughout the interview Williams encourages people to not be fooled by the “dazzle” and pursue your passion. Click here to read the full article>>>
...Change is inevitable. While change can disrupt our status quo and force us to make a choice, these choices can lead to a remarkable transformation. Do we continue to operate in our comfort zone, or do we throw our comfort to the side and embrace the change that can bring transformation? Click here to read …
We have all known and worked under different leaders with different leadership styles and strategies. When considering the characteristics that describe a great leader, many words typically come to the forefront of your mind, like confident, focused, inspired, strong, honest, etc. One word that doesn’t always come immediately to mind is humble; however, humility is …
Last week we looked at a challenging leadership topic: transparency. In recent years there has been a significant trend toward greater transparency. Click here to read the full article and see a few practical ways to practice transparency within leadership.
...The subject of transparency has been brought up by multiple leaders, and most recently by Chris Van Gorder, president and CEO of Scripps Health. When asked what types of habits are most responsible for his success, Van Gorder responded that transparency has played a big role. Within the healthcare community, transparency in leadership is a …
Last week, I discussed my interview with Scripps President and CEO, Chris Van Gorder, and his advice regarding staying focused on your current role. Chris Van Gorder is the first featured leader on the newly launched America’s Healthcare Leaders website. This week we continue looking at some of Van Gorder’s advice regarding career advancement. Click here to …
I recently had the opportunity to interview Chris Van Gorder, President & CEO of Scripps Health based in San Diego, California. We discussed many topics during the interview, including the importance of focusing on your current role. This topic is vital to understand in the workforce today and Chris van Gorder has some wonderful things …
In a recent interview with Mike Williams, President and CEO of Community Hospital Corporation, based in Plano, Texas, he informed me of the values he finds to be essential to success: Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, and Excellence. He believes in firmly establishing these values and personally discusses the importance of them with each new …
Tune in for the next video in my series highlighting select strengths of some of the most successful and influential people in the world—presidents of the United States of America. In this week’s video, experience the story of a very determined individual. His commitment to the task at hand and his choice to be responsive to …
“Diligence and commitment to mission are two philosophies that result in work habits that have contributed to not just my success, but to our success.” – Mike Williams, President and CEO of Community Hospital Corporation. So how about you? What work habits do you believe are most responsible for your personal and professional success? Read …