MGMA Insights: The Leadership Skills Every Healthcare Team Needs to Succeed
Download MP3In this episode of the MGMA Insights podcast, host Daniel Williams sits down with Dr. Leon Moores, a pediatric neurosurgeon, military veteran, and author of the book "All Physicians Lead." Dr. Moores shares his unique perspectives on the critical role of physician leadership in healthcare and provides practical strategies for developing essential leadership skills.
Main Points:
Main Points:
- The Mindset Shift: Recognizing that all physicians are leaders, whether they realize it or not
- Bridging the Gap in Leadership Education: Where physicians can learn and improve their leadership skills beyond medical school
- Lessons from the Military: How Dr. Moores's military experience has shaped his approach to leadership in healthcare
- The Foundation of Effective Leadership: The importance of credibility and fostering psychological safety on healthcare teams
- Practical Strategies: Specific steps physicians can take to enhance their leadership capabilities
Resources
Books and Authors:
Books and Authors:
- All Physicians Lead by Dr. Leon Moores
- The Fearless Organization by Amy Edmondson (MGMA's Book Club selection)
- The Speed of Trust by Stephen M.R. Covey
- Books by Daniel Goleman
- Books from the Arbinger Institute
- Books by John Maxwell
- The Bass Handbook of Leadership by Bernard M. Bass
Podcasts and Blogs:
- All Physicians Lead Podcast by Dr. Leon Moores
- Dr. Leon Moores's blog: All Physicians Lead
Organizations:
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