Co-creation Shifts The Leader’s Role with Dr. Michael Hein

“Co-creation Shifts The Leader’s Role ” Join me and my guest Dr. Michael Hein , Sr. VP with MEDI Leadership (medileadership.org), the premier leadership coaching organization for physicians and hospital administrators. Drawing on experience as a former CEO of a regional network of hospitals and health systems and Chief Medical Officer within Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) – alongside his background as a clinician, educator, researcher, and athletic coach – Dr. Hein partnerswith executives to elevate leadership performance in complex, adaptive environments. In this episode we discuss his new book Shifting Toward Unorthodoxy and explore the evolving landscape of leadership in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of purpose, co-creation, and unorthodoxy. The dialogue highlights the significance of distributed leadership. SHOW NOTES SPONSORED BY: Power of You! Find out more at https://leader.blainebartlett.com/power-of-you Summary In this conversation, Blaine and Dr. Michael Hein explore the evolving landscape of leadership in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of purpose, co-creation, and unorthodoxy. They discuss the challenges faced by healthcare leaders, including burnout and workforce issues, and the need for a shift in mindset to navigate uncertainty. The dialogue highlights the significance of distributed leadership and the role of every individual in creating movement within organizations. The conversation concludes with reflections on the nature of leadership and the lessons learned from nature. Takeaways The soul of business is about expressing the founding core. Leadership is about causing movement, not just control. Everyone is a leader, regardless of title. Co-creation shifts the role of leaders from creating to collaborating. Purpose is more enduring and trustworthy than vision. Burnout is a significant challenge in healthcare leadership. Unorthodoxy invites leaders to explore alternative approaches. Mindsets shape our choices and how we perceive challenges. Distributed leadership empowers individuals at all levels. Nature teaches us about distribution, not accumulation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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