Physicians as Leaders: Who, How, and Why Now?

Content: Front Cover
 Contents
 Foreword
 Why Read This Book?
 About the Authors
 List of Contributors
 About the Illustrator
 Acknowledgements
 Dedication
 Prologue
 Section I: Exploring Physician Leadership
 Chapter 1: Good News: Physicians Can Be Well-Suited to Lead
 Chapter 2: Overcoming Special Challenges Often Faced by Physician Leaders
 Chapter 3: Leadership Concepts and Competencies
 Chapter 4: Our Research Findings About Physician Leadership
 Section II: Physician Leadership Pathways and Outcomes
 Chapter 5: Physicians as Experts: Leading Clinical Excellence. Chapter 6: Physicians as Executives: Leading Organizational ExcellenceChapter 7: Physicians as Pioneers: Leading Innovation in Healthcare
 Chapter 8: Physician Leadership in the United States Senate: Lessons From the Past, a Vision for the Future
 Chapter 9: Leading Physicians in Unique Settings
 Section III: Stepping Stones for Successful Physician Leadership
 Chapter 10: Credibility Through Competence and Character
 Chapter 11: Clarity of Vision and Communication
 Chapter 12: Collaboration Through Commitment and Teamwork
 Chapter 13: Coordination of Decisions and Actions. Chapter 14: Change: Enabling Resilience and RenewalSection IV: Becoming a Compelling Physician Leader
 Chapter 15: Being a Leader: Reflection, Self-awareness, Focus, and Goals
 Chapter 16: Learning About Leading: Self-study, Training Workshops, and Formal Education
 Chapter 17: Learning by Leading: On-Job Experience and Volunteer Leadership Roles
 Chapter 18: Learning From Leaders: Relationships, Mentors, and Teamwork
 Chapter 19: Launching Other Leaders: Publishing, Speaking, and Advocacy
 Section V: Your LeaderLauncher"!Tool Kit
 References and Further Reading
 Next Steps.