During a crisis, it’s sometimes hard to pause. There is a natural predisposition to act—to want to help, to jump in and do everything one can. But it’s important to remember that we may end up doing more harm than good if we act too quickly, without ...

A framework for starting a new leadership position on the right foot.

It is important that physician leaders understand the potential of high-reliability organization (HRO) principles and practices to serve as the framework for organizational improvement and sustained high performance.

The authors engaged in an innovative endeavor at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, to improve connections among hospitalists.

Author and physician leadership trainer Karen Nichols shares her thoughts on the development of physician leaders from the perspective of business leadership.

The long apprenticeship of medicine needs to include physician leadership skills that position young physicians for healthcare of the future.

The need for physician leadership has never been more critical.

Simply waiting for an opportunity isn’t enough; it’s important to believe that a different future is possible and to prepare for it.

Executives who spot signs of big market shifts face a quandary: They need good data to convince stakeholders that their companies have to change. But by the time data about disruptive trends is public, opportunities have shrunk or disappeared, and th...

You have a great idea—a product tweak that will save your company money, a process change to increase your team’s productivity, or a plan for heading off a looming crisis. There’s just one snag: You’re not sure how to approach your boss about it, or ...

Defining effective leadership and assessing your leadership style.

Michael J. Sacopulos, host of AAPL’s SoundPractice podcast, talks with Matthew K. Wynia, MD, MPH, FACP, about a range of ethical issues in medical practice during a pandemic.