WASHINGTON, DC — May 25, 2023 —Inspired Physician Leadership: Creating Influence and Impact, 2nd Edition, a new book published by the American Association for Physician Leadership and written by Charles R. Stoner, DBA, and Jason S. Stoner, PhD, addresses the critical interpersonal skills needed to be a successful leader.
Physicians have plenty of good ideas, but many physician leaders fall short of expectations due to their inability to effectively understand and handle the complex interpersonal and political issues that lie at the heart of successful and thriving leadership. The transition from clinician to physician leader is huge, requiring a different set of assumptions, skills, and approaches.
From topics like The Nature of Leadership and The Dynamics of Dialogue, to The Transition from Doer to Leader, this book is based in research and presented with applicable clarity to address the critical interpersonal skills necessary to promote influence, motivation, and needed change. Within it, physicians will find both grounded theory and practical tools to aid them in taking up the mantle of leadership.
Table of Contents
Prologue — Physician Leadership: Transitions and Challenges
Chapter 1
A New World: The Case for Physician Leadership
The Need for Physician Leadership
The Nature of Leadership
The Differential Impact of Leadership
The Physician Leader
Leaders as Trailblazers
Concluding Thoughts: What to Read
Previews of Coming Attractions
Chapter 2
Transitions: The Challenges of the Physician-Leader Interplay
Why Lead?
Key Transitions
Strengths and Vulnerabilities
Concluding Thoughts: What to Read
Chapter 3
Foundations: The Underpinnings of Thriving Physician Leadership
Character and Leadership
The Quest for Interpersonal Trust
What Is Trust?
Building Trust
Breaches of Trust
Self-Confidence
The Imposter Syndrome
Helping Build Confidence in Others
Concluding Thoughts: What to Read
Chapter 4
Tone: The Significance of the Interpersonal Factor
Leadership and Interpersonal Tone
Leaders Are Builders of Significance
Humility and Warmth
The Case for Justice and Procedural Justice
Action Based in Respect
Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Self-Awareness
Emotion Regulation
Relational Intelligence
Concluding Thoughts: What to Read
Chapter 5
Dialogue: Communicating for Understanding
Reciprocal Understanding
The Logic of Engaged Listening
The Dynamics of Engaged Listening
Expansive Questioning and Humble Inquiry
Conflicting Messages
The Dynamics of Dialogue
The Need for Action
Concluding Thoughts: What to Read
Chapter 6
Conflict: The Power of Respectful Conflict Encounters
The Upside of Conflict
The Downside
Resolving or Managing Conflict
The Structure of Interpersonal Conflict
The Behaviors of Respectful Conflict Encounters
The Respectful Conflict Encounter
Leadership in the Face of Tension
Dealing with Difficult and Problem People
Problem People
Concluding Thoughts: What to Read
Chapter 7
Influence: The Path of Impact
The Case for Rational Persuasion
The Power of Pre-suasion
Understanding and Touching Others’ Needs
The Reasons Behind the Request
Strategies of Influence
Presenting the Message
Executive Presence
Concluding Thoughts: What to Read
Chapter 8
Politics: Finesse and Action
The Reality of Organizational Politics
Power Fundamentals
Silos, Suboptimization, and Self-Centric Bias
Using Political Tactics
Leading Up
Negotiations
The Keys to Principled Negotiation
Concluding Thoughts: What to Read
Chapter 9
Motivation: Building Performance through People
Need Theory and Applications
The Power of Intrinsic Motivation
Physician Motivators
Common Contemporary Needs and Motivators
Equity Theory
Expectancy Theory
Goal Setting Theory
The Psychology of Flow
Generational Complexities
Building a Motivating Culture
Concluding Thoughts: What to Read
Chapter 10
Change: A Future of Opportunity
The Behavioral Dynamics of Change
Why: Building the Compelling Case for Change
What: Setting the Direction
Personal Impact: Understanding and Managing Disruptions
Ongoing Communication
Giving Voice to Resistance
Capacity Enhancement
Accessibility
Reinforce Early Successes
A Mindset of Change
Concluding Thoughts: What to Read
Chapter 11
Beginnings: Assuming the Mantle of Leadership
Hit the Ground Running
Patience
Empathic Clarity
Appropriate Assertiveness
Delegation
Running Meetings
The Boss Is Stepping Down but Is Not Ready to Let Go
The Friendship Dilemma
And … Then …
Concluding Thoughts: What to Read
About the Authors:
Charles (Chuck) R. Stoner, DBA, is professor emeritus at Bradley University and president of Stoner & Associates Consulting. Dr. Stoner earned his bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees from Florida State University. An award-winning scholar and teacher, he has authored thirteen books and numerous academic articles. A dynamic and engaging speaker and facilitator, Dr. Stoner works with a variety of businesses and organizations throughout the country, specializing in leadership, interpersonal dynamics, and change, as well as leader coaching for personal growth and reinvention.
Jason S. Stoner, PhD, is associate professor of management at Ohio University. Dr. Stoner earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Bradley University and his PhD from Florida State University. His research interests primarily focus on individual differences influencing reactions to workplace stressors. Dr. Stoner’s research has been published in Human Relations, Human Resource Management Review, Leadership Quarterly, Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, and Journal of Vocational Behavior.
About the American Association for Physician Leaders
The American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) is focused on the personal transformation of all physicians, and through them the organizations they serve. With the goal of improving patient outcomes, workforce wellness, and a refinement of all healthcare delivery, AAPL has remained the only association solely focused on providing professional development, leadership education, and management training exclusively for physicians. Since its founding in 1975, AAPL has educated 250,000+ physicians across 40 countries—including CEOs, chief medical officers, and physicians at all levels of healthcare. www.physicianleaders.org