PHYSICIAN LEADERS
Physician leaders drive change and impact lives – not only of their patients , but also their colleagues and teams . There ’ s the obvious example of taking on new roles and responsibilities , but so much of leadership is behind the scenes , in the day-to-day tasks that often go unseen . With so many strong leaders in our community , we wanted to hear from you directly on what you think exemplifies a leader . As with each unique personality , everyone also has their unique thoughts on what makes a good leader . We asked :
“ What does leadership mean to you ?”
Being the reason ( whether by communication , modeling , activities , etc .) that your team engages and wants to be involved in decision making .
Kris Barnsfather , MD , MBA
Leadership is having the ability to inspire / motivate your team through authentic persuasive communication to achieve the desired change or goal .
Aneeta Bhatia , MD , MBA
Inspiring leadership leads others with love and compassion , like my mentor , who showed kindness in every action .
Kellen Choi , DO
Answering your page every single time , keeping in mind Dr . Kevin Curran ’ s query ,
“ What is the goal of treatment ?”
To me , leadership means compassionately listening , advocating and coaching with an innovative growth mindset to achieve a common vision .
Laura Bishop , MD
Leadership is about process , not just outcomes - embodying the passion , commitment and ethical framework you want others to follow .
Kelly Clark , MD , MBA
Mary Barry , MD
Being a leader to me means being patient , generating trust , being a great listener and becoming an effective communicator for your team .
Timothy Beacham , MD
Leadership is a trait that a person can develop if they are willing and able to communicate to others the importance of being involved in the pursuit of a common goal .
Frank Burns , MD
Leadership is responsibility : recognizing and communicating that it takes every person , from the cleaners to the nurses and providers , to create a successful practice .
Ellen Cowley , MD
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