2 From the President
Tending the Garden
The feature article in this edition of the torch highlights Jim Hinton, our new president and CEO. This is an exciting time for Baylor Scott & White Health. Despite strong headwinds in the industry, we strive to be steadfastly committed to offering something distinctive, something deeply good for our patients, something consistent with the needs of our time and our community.
In a fast-moving, complex health care environment, we aspire to be agents of change rather than the target for change. Every day we must make important decisions, taking into account not only the world as it is, but the world as it will be.
It’ s almost springtime, and for the gardeners among us, that means weeding, fertilizing and finding new homes for root-bound plants. It also means digging our hands into earth, pruning overgrowth and planting seedlings. With Jim at the helm, he is looking at Baylor Scott & White through a new lens. Metaphorically, we are in many ways, being“ re-potted” – a potentially healthy and productive exercise.
When Jim arrived on the scene he had done his homework. He had a good understanding of the health care arena and, where Baylor Scott & White fits within it. He is now asking himself and his teammates,“ If we could have the health system of our dreams and the impact we most desire, what would Baylor Scott & White look like in just a few years? What must be accomplished in order for the vision to be achieved?”
He spends a great deal of time listening, seeking input and communicating. This gives him an important window into his new team’ s efforts, creativity, urgency, proficiency, team spirit and value to the enterprise. He actively looks throughout the system for good people who understand what needs to be done and have an understanding of how it should be done and by whom.
Successful people push themselves out of their comfort zones and, as a result, are constantly improving. Successful people embrace change.
Time to Repot
The secret to lifelong flourishing is pruning and re-potting; that’ s how you get new blooms. Jim is teaching us that everyone should have a plan for accomplishment. When that is achieved, you should be willing to start all over again. What’ s next for you? If you were to be“ re-potted,” where would you spread your new roots? What would you find most nourishing?
Rowland K. Robinson President, Baylor Health Care System Foundation Rowland. Robinson @ BSWHealth. org
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