Instructor Resources: PowerPoint slides with additional discussion questions and a transition guide to the new edition.

Some healthcare leaders thrive despite the unprecedented obstacles they are currently facing. What distinguishes these leaders from others in their ability to persevere and succeed? Leadership in Healthcare focuses on the importance of developing a core set of values that drive our actions when things get difficult. This book identifies the essential values that highly effective leaders possess and describes the specific behaviors that they employ.

In this revised and expanded fourth edition, inclusive leadership, clinical integration, the increased complexity of healthcare organizations, employee burnout, post-COVID leadership, and succession planning are among the new topics addressed. Up-to-date references to emerging theory as well as new components that make learning, conversation, and introspection easier also are featured.

This edition also features five new chapters that cover the following subjects:

• Using inclusive leadership to create a culture that attracts and retains diverse talent
• Facilitating the transformation from clinician to physician leader
• Striking the right balance between organizational efficiency and employee engagement
• Understanding the empirical evidence supporting the value of healthcare leadership
• Using values-based leadership to address COVID issues and other crises

This edition, like previous editions, provides useful self-reflection tools and exercises, such as evaluations for values and emotional intelligence. Sidebars and opening vignettes mirror workplace scenarios and help readers understand the chapter content better.

At no other time in history has healthcare leadership been so critical. Leadership in Healthcare will help both students and practicing professionals alike develop the skills they need to lead effectively through difficult times.