In Medicine, The “Soft” Skills Are Essential
Michael’s Story: The Beginning “I’m straightforward, to the point,” said Michael, the CEO at a large inner-city hospital. “The people I work with—they may not like me, but they know I’m right.” “What else?” I said to Michael, whom I had just been retained to coach. “I just wish they understood me. I do what’s […]
CATEGORIES: Coaching Emotional Intelligence Physician Leadership
Is Your Doctor Emotionally Intelligent?
No one would blame you for wondering if we doctors have feelings. We’re pretty good at hiding them. With the research of people like Peter…
CATEGORIES: Emotional Intelligence Physician Leadership Storytelling
Learning Non-Technical Skills Saves Patients’ Lives
I turned the corner and there it was. The Death Star, as locals call it, because it’s star-shaped, imposing, and has a helipad on the roof. Also known as the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow—a state-of-the-art, 14-floor hospital completely interlinked, part of the National Health Service in Scotland—it was the site of the NOTSS Master Course […]
CATEGORIES: Patient Safety Physician Leadership
Leveraging Questions for the Leader’s Edge
Watch this short video about Leveraging Questions for the Leader’s Edge Dr. Pat Salber: I was really, really lucky to attend the annual meeting of the American College of Physician Executives as guest of TheDoctorWeighsIn.com writer, Margaret (Maggi) Cary. Maggi and I have been friends and colleagues for years, but this was the first time I […]
CATEGORIES: FAQ Leadership Speaking
The Essential Difference Between Management in Medicine and Managing in Business
I trained as a family physician and spent more than 16 years taking care of patients, primarily in an outpatient setting in Denver, Colorado. I did everything from delivering babies to delivering bad news. I loved every minute, but eventually, I was attracted to challenges offered on the business and regulatory sides of medicine. I […]
CATEGORIES: Leadership Management Skills
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About Dr. Cary
Dr. Margaret Cary is a senior executive, physician, educator, professional speaker, author, facilitator and executive coach who combines broad management and patient care experience in health care, information technology and the media.
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