E-Books →Physician Leadership The 11 Skills Every Doctor Needs to be an Effective Leader

InPhysician 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 Leadershipdistills the author's extensive research and personal experience into a short and practical handbook.
Physician Leadershipprovides actionable, real-world advice for practicing and aspiring physicians:

• 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 Leadershipalso belongs on the bookshelves of experienced physician leaders seeking to improve their leadership abilities and improve the results of their organizations.