Physician Leadership Skills 101 Simon Prince, DO, MBA, FACP, FASN, CPE
WHO AM I?
D.O.
Residency & Fellowship
Started solo private practice
Build team, grow practice
Acquire knowledge and credentials
FACP, FASN, ASH
Physician Leadership Positions
Medical Director
Medical Staff President
Started Independent Practice Association (IPA)
Formalize leadership training and grow
CPE, MBA, Exec coaching
Built, ran and sold to a hospital system: IPA, ACO & MSO
Building and leading physician network again…
Simon Prince
Continued learning: Certificates and MSJ program…
1. Effective Communication
2. Develop a Team-based culture
3. Gain knowledge to enhance credibility and influence
OMED LEARNING OBJECTIVES
What is Leadership?
Are PHYSICIAN all
LEADERS?
1. Collaborative and cooperative
2. Strong listening skills
3. Communication skills
4. Self-confidence and mental resilience
5. Humility
6. Lack of arrogance
7. Appreciative of others
8. Mentoring
9. Values life balance
10. Vision -Lawrence Smith, MD
Dean, Hofstra-Northwell School of Medicine
If you think you’re
leading and no
one is following
you, you are only
taking a walk. -Afghan proverb
“A leader is
someone who
has followers.” -Peter Drucker
Sets vision
Aligns people
Motivates and inspires
Challenges status quo
Follows the vision
Organizes people
Administrates and
controls
Works within status quo
“Leadership is
INFLUENCE.
Nothing more,
and nothing less. -John Maxwell
What is Effective Communication?
How can you
inspire and
guide others if
you can’t
communicate
in an
authentic and
credible way?
What are the methods of communication?
Non-verbal communication
accounts for
80%
1.Clear
2.Concise
3.Concrete
4.Correct
5.Coherent
6.Complete
7.Courteous
The 7 C’s of Effective Communication
“To listen well is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.” -John Marshall
Why Does Teamwork Matter?
“Teamwork is the
ability to work
together toward a
common vision.” -Andrew Carnegie
Healthcare is a team sport
Who is on the Healthcare Team?
Reduce hospitalizations / re-admissions
Reduce medical & medication errors
Improve efficiency & coordination of care
Improve patient & physician satisfaction
Patient engagement
Better patient outcomes
Improve workplace environment
“Talent wins games but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.” -Michael Jordan
How to Achieve Influence?
“Knowledge is power.” -Francis Bacon
Knowledge
Pyramid
Do credentials matter?
Knowledge and credentials can enhance credibility but, these are the table stakes for influence.
“Knowledge will give you power, but character respect.” -Bruce Lee
“Influence is the ability to connect, engage and get
individuals to act on what you have to say. Influence is
increasing your listeners trust and believability in YOU! ” -Stacey Hanke
PHYSICIAN are all LEADERS WHAT KIND OF LEADER
WILL YOU BE?
COMMUNICATION TEAM BUILDING INFLUENCE
LEADERSHIP
Simon Prince, DO, MBA, FACP, FASN, CPE
BEST WISHES FOR
YOUR FUTURE
LEADERSHIP
SUCCESS!