The webinar on Jan. 24 will assist participants in developing a personalized strategic career plan. It’s free, but registration is required.

Physician told to take on extra responsibilities, but it never involves into anything formal – or additional compensation.

New physician executives are generally exhilarated by the opportunity of becoming a leader. Still, complex interpersonal dynamics can be daunting.

Peter Angood, MD, CPE, tells General Surgery News institutions should develop ways to identify potential leaders, then provide proper education and experience.

Remove emotion, set parameters and make sure the individual understands what and when the change needs to be completed.

There is no short-term fix, but there are ways to help clinicians work their way through the increasingly complex world of health care

Studies show that humble bosses are more effective, yet many people appear hardwired to endorse apparent superheroes they hope can satisfy their needs.

This article emphasizes the need to recognize and avoid hiring someone with narcissistic traits, the pitfalls of the interview process, and the critical nature of exploring previous work history.

How you handle the tension plays a huge role in determining how resilient you are. Start by asking yourself how you respond when you’re under pressure.

Introvert, shy, outgoing, extroverted. These words have meaning, but they don’t do anything to help with networking. The focus needs to be on creating resources, not why someone can or can’t talk to others.

Short stints on the CVs of physician executives are common. Use this checklist to help determine whether making a move would be beneficial.

Some of world’s most successful executives set aside unstructured “slow thinking” time for discovering new stimuli, perspectives and strategies.