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

sprince@squarecarehealth.com

BEST WISHES FOR

YOUR FUTURE

LEADERSHIP

SUCCESS!