Tag: leadership

Breaking Free from Pathological Busyness: Guiding Rural Hospital Leaders to Sustainable Growth and Enhanced Patient Care

Written on August 28, 2023.

In the fast-paced world of healthcare, “busy” is often the norm. But when does this busyness cross the line to become pathological – a chronic state where being continuously occupied...

Delegator vs. Engaging CFO: Leadership Styles in Rural Hospitals & Why the Right Choice Matters

Written on August 22, 2023.

Rural hospitals present unique dynamics governed by their smaller, close-knit teams, limited resources, and the imperative to address specific community needs. In such a setting, the role of a Chief...

7 Reasons Why a Rural Hospital CEO Needs a Financial Analyst

Written on May 29, 2023.

Rural hospitals serve as lifelines, providing critical healthcare to remote and underserved communities. The roles of CEOs in these critical institutions are fraught with unique and complex challenges...

Driving Quality Improvement in Rural Hospitals Through Strategic Interim Leadership

Written on April 24, 2023.

Delivering exceptional healthcare is challenging for rural hospitals contending with resource constraints and community expectations. But despite these pressures, quality can never be compromised....

Navigating Through Change: Best Practices for Transitioning Interim Executives

Written on April 17, 2023.

The relevance of leadership quality in the success and viability of rural hospitals is undeniable. Effective leadership provides direction, motivation, and innovation, enabling rural hospitals to...

The Declining Tenure of Hospital CEOs: Implications for Leadership in a Dynamic Healthcare Landscape

Written on April 10, 2023.

Hospital chief executive officers (CEOs) shoulder immense responsibilities. As leaders of complex organizations delivering lifesaving care, their decisions carry enormous weight. Yet over the past...

Revolutionising Rural Healthcare: Effective Leadership through Interim Executives

Written on April 3, 2023.

Leadership vacancies constitute substantial challenges for the orderly functioning of rural hospitals and may cause a ripple effect of turbulence throughout the facility. Lapses in decision-making...

The Critical Role of Interim Executives in Rural Hospitals

Written on March 27, 2023.

In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the need for patient-centric, resilient, and fiscally responsible management of hospitals has taken center stage. This is particularly true...

Enhancing Organizational Performance Through Effective Goal Setting and Execution

Written on March 20, 2023.

Leadership plays a crucial role in the growth and performance of organizations. Effective leaders are responsible for fostering a vision, mission, and values that align with the organization’s...

The Evolving Role of Hospital CFOs: Navigating the Complexities of Tomorrow’s Healthcare Industry

Written on March 13, 2023.

The role and responsibilities of hospital Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) have expanded significantly over the years. Previously confined to finance and accounting duties, contemporary hospital...

A Message to Garcia

Written on October 16, 2015.

A boss and later mentor first shared Elbert Hubbard’s A Message to Garcia with me. The brashness, the directness, and candor is refreshing since all too often we walk on eggshells to in an attempt...