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Not as many as required — but delegation can lessen the workload, says a university study.
Actively listening conveys respect for a patient’s self-knowledge and builds trust, and allows physicians to assume the role of trusted intermediary.
Take the needed time to thoughtfully answer some pertinent questions and begin to design the kind of leader you would like to be.
Moments that most challenge our sense of self are the ones that can teach us the most about leading effectively.
Are you a narcissist? See if you have the characteristics. Examine how narcissism can affect leaders and see what can be done to mitigate the...
CMOs must acquire leadership skills to direct hospitals and systems. Here, the author reviews their changing responsibilities in today's complex...
They’re intelligent and skilled, but an impatient, inflated ego damages their ability to lead and communicate. Objective, data-driven feedback is...
As the healthcare profession explores the use of artificial intelligence (AI), the number of questions and misconceptions seems to increase.
Feeling disengaged? You’re not alone. Here are some ideas to help communicate your interest in changing that.
Authorities have acted against mergers and acquisitions on behalf of consumers. Reform is on the horizon, and physician leaders should play a role in...
Effective leaders can enhance their trust and credibility if they learn to speak with awareness and skill. How can you avoid the vocal pitfalls that...
In medicine — and any workplace — conflict is inevitable, and professionals can end up spending time tending to their wounds instead of the actual...
Learn how Lean Six Sigma methodology helped ensure sustainable process improvement by aligning ED staffing with patient-arrival demand — without...
In our always-on world, burnout has long been a threat. But in 2020 burnout became rampant, seemingly overnight. Within weeks millions of people lost...
Activity-based costing allocates expenses incurred through providing goods and services, and can shed light on inefficiencies across supply chains...
The number of healthcare providers impacted by the Sunshine Act has expanded. Understanding the changes will help accurate reporting on all covered.
Understanding the evolution of advanced practice provider leadership positions can serve as a roadmap for organizations as they develop their APP...
Take a step-by-step look at how a medical malpractice civil case plays out and learn what parts of the process can be particularly rough for...
A 2019 survey found that over 20% of doctors plan to make a career change within 12 months. And, as many as 70% of physicians across all specialties...
Instability in compensation and increases in administrative costs, correlated with the transition of doctors from private practice to employed...
More than simply building a prototype and attempting to sell it, this complicated process requires a deep understanding of engineering, business,...
It’s been 50 years since Robert K. Greenleaf published his seminal essay in which he proposed that the best leaders are servants first. Since then,...
To achieve seamless communication, make sure that how the message is conveyed matches what is being said.
How can you lead with authority and strength when you feel anxious? How can you inspire and motivate others when your mind and heart are racing? And...
Narcissists threaten organizational culture with traits such as entitlement, grandiosity, lack of empathy, and behavior that prioritizes...
Review the many personal attributes − from professionalism to manners to self-awareness − that shape leaders and allow them to shine.
As health care grows in scope and complexity, operational excellence increasingly is defined by value. To meet the challenge, innovative leaders...
Structuring a compensation plan requires a delicate balance of being fair to the people and being fair to the organization. These key principles can...
How often do we say, “I wish my staff members performed their jobs with more professionalism”?
Coordination of care is easier when the healthcare providers are committed to working and growing as a team.
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