From closing knowledge gaps in finance and AI to building emotional intelligence and peer communities, the future of healthcare demands bilingual leaders fluent in both medicine and strategy.

AAPL believes physician leaders who are pursuing leadership education and training — and the organizations that are supporting their effort — should be able to clearly see the value of their time, money, and effort.

AAPL is focused on adapting professional associations to the evolving healthcare landscape, including technological advancements, policy changes, and shifting professional needs. It addresses these challenges through innovative approaches, prioritizi...

Since becoming the global managing partner of McKinsey & Company in 2021, Bob Sternfels has had to navigate a series of thorny challenges. He has taken steps to restore the consulting firm’s reputation after several high-profile scandals, most notabl...

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AI transforms fragmented systems, enabling doctors to reclaim time and connect deeply with patients by uncovering their stories and providing meaningful care.

Many high-performing executives operate like caffeinated squirrels—hyper-driven, fast-moving, and constantly generating ideas—but their unchecked energy can create chaos, dilute strategy, and exhaust teams. While this intensity often looks like leade...

Leaders must reframe their thinking to reflect needed changes in the composition of a workforce. A prime area of focus should be on ensuring gender equality. Leaders’ insight and sensitivity to these issues will guide their recognition of the necessi...

A healthcare CEO shares 10 leadership principles from 40 years of experience, emphasizing passion, patience, accountability, self-care, and creative thinking.

This article introduces and describes a comparative study of two approaches to physician leadership development conducted during a research program in collaboration with a major healthcare organization.

This article covers a physician's transition into a HALM fellowship, focusing on leadership, healthcare operations, challenges, and mentorship in administration.

Physician leadership centers on purpose, ethics, and resilience, navigating unexpected events to foster personal growth and positively impact others and organizations.