Cultivating Compassion and Excellence in Healthcare Leadership with Dr. Joshua Hartzell (Part One)

About this episode

Dr. Leon Moores interviews Dr. Joshua Hartzell about cultivating compassion and excellence in healthcare leadership.

In this engaging episode of the All Physicians Lead podcast, Dr. Leon Moores sits down with Dr. Joshua Hartzell, a retired Army Colonel, seasoned leader in military medicine, and faculty member at MGH Institute of Health Professions. With over 25 years of experience in internal medicine, infectious diseases, and leadership development, Dr. Hartzell shares his journey from a small town in Pennsylvania to becoming a respected figure in healthcare leadership. The conversation delves into the importance of leadership in medicine, the inspiration behind Dr. Hartzell's new book on cultivating excellence and compassion in healthcare leadership, and the challenges physicians face in balancing care for their patients with care for their teams. Dr. Hartzell emphasizes the value of feedback, delegation, and creating a culture of psychological safety in healthcare settings. He also offers practical advice for aspiring authors and leaders, drawing from his own experiences in writing and leadership development. Tune in to hear insightful stories, leadership lessons, and actionable strategies that can help healthcare professionals at all levels become more effective and compassionate leaders…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Leon E. Moores

Guest: Dr. Joshua Hartzell

Topics covered

• healthcare leadership
• compassion in medicine
• feedback in healthcare
• psychological safety
• leadership development

Keywords

• healthcare leadership
• compassion
• feedback
• psychological safety
• leadership development
• internal medicine
• infectious diseases

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MGH Institute of Health Professions

Places: Pennsylvania

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