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Physician Leadership: The 11 Skills Every Doctor Needs to be an Effective Leader
You know how to practice medicine. Now learn how to lead with this insightful resource from one of medicine’s most accomplished leaders.
In Physician Leadership, renowned medical leader Dr. Karen J. Nichols delivers a concise guide for busy physicians doing their best to successfully lead people and organizations. The book covers foundational leadership essentials that every physician needs to master to transform themselves from a highly motivated novice leader into an effective, skilled, and productive leader.
Each chapter offers readers a summary of the crucial points found within, sample questions, exercises, and a bibliography of the relevant academic literature for further study. Ideal for doctors who don’t have the time to peruse an unwieldy collection of the latest research and thought on organizational leadership, or to take a multi-day course on effective leadership, Physician Leadership distills the author’s extensive research and personal experience into a short and practical handbook.
Physician Leadership provides actionable, real-world advice for practicing and aspiring
A thorough introduction to personal approach and style when interacting with patients, managers, boards, and committees An exploration of how to employ the principles of effective communication to achieve desired results and practical techniques for implementing those principles Practical discussions of the role that perspectives play in shaping an organization’s culture and how those perspectives affect leadership efficacy In-depth examinations of approaches to decision-making that get buy-in from others and achieve results Perfect for doctors stepping into a leadership role for the first time, Physician Leadership also belongs on the bookshelves of experienced physician leaders seeking to improve their leadership abilities and improve the results of their organizations.
In Physician Leadership, renowned medical leader Dr. Karen J. Nichols delivers a concise guide for busy physicians doing their best to successfully lead people and organizations. The book covers foundational leadership essentials that every physician needs to master to transform themselves from a highly motivated novice leader into an effective, skilled, and productive leader.
Each chapter offers readers a summary of the crucial points found within, sample questions, exercises, and a bibliography of the relevant academic literature for further study. Ideal for doctors who don’t have the time to peruse an unwieldy collection of the latest research and thought on organizational leadership, or to take a multi-day course on effective leadership, Physician Leadership distills the author’s extensive research and personal experience into a short and practical handbook.
Physician Leadership provides actionable, real-world advice for practicing and aspiring
A thorough introduction to personal approach and style when interacting with patients, managers, boards, and committees An exploration of how to employ the principles of effective communication to achieve desired results and practical techniques for implementing those principles Practical discussions of the role that perspectives play in shaping an organization’s culture and how those perspectives affect leadership efficacy In-depth examinations of approaches to decision-making that get buy-in from others and achieve results Perfect for doctors stepping into a leadership role for the first time, Physician Leadership also belongs on the bookshelves of experienced physician leaders seeking to improve their leadership abilities and improve the results of their organizations.
239 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 17, 2021
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Karen J. Nichols
1 book3 followersI am an osteopathic physician who practiced internal medicine and geriatrics in Mesa, AZ for 17 years. Then I served as Dean of Midwestern University/Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine for 16 years. I have been president of the American Osteopathic Association, the American College of Osteopathic Internists and the Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association. I was the first woman to hold each of those positions. Being a doctor and a leader is what I do. Being a woman is icing on the cake!
I discovered that all my years of training to be a physician taught me important knowledge and skills, However that knowledge and those skills were not interchangeable with what is needed to be an effective leader. I have taught leadership for over 20 years and never found a good source for physician leaders, so I wrote it.I have made every mistake in the book! This book!
I discovered that all my years of training to be a physician taught me important knowledge and skills, However that knowledge and those skills were not interchangeable with what is needed to be an effective leader. I have taught leadership for over 20 years and never found a good source for physician leaders, so I wrote it.I have made every mistake in the book! This book!
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August 24, 2023I usually approach books on leadership the way I do books on writing – cautiously and from a safe distance. But when the author has proven herself to be an effective leader in several prominent roles and is a DO to boot, this one caught my attention. If the author’s name is not familiar to you, it should be – she is a former COM Dean and an AOA past president (2010-2011).
The book is an easy read because its tone is familiar without being folksy or condescending. It’s like you sat down with the author for an extended personal conversation on the subject. There is a short summary of all the chapters at the beginning, which you can probably skip – after all, you’re going to want to read those chapters, and each one has a summary contained within it.
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The book is an easy read because its tone is familiar without being folksy or condescending. It’s like you sat down with the author for an extended personal conversation on the subject. There is a short summary of all the chapters at the beginning, which you can probably skip – after all, you’re going to want to read those chapters, and each one has a summary contained within it.
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January 20, 2023
excellent resource for emerging physician leaders
This was well organized and introduced leadership principle with articulation of how well practiced skill sets of the physician translate into leadership - or not. The author has significant experience with medical practice and healthcare leadership. I found this very readable and helpful.
This was well organized and introduced leadership principle with articulation of how well practiced skill sets of the physician translate into leadership - or not. The author has significant experience with medical practice and healthcare leadership. I found this very readable and helpful.
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