Leadership Unscripted: Why Showing Up Matters with Dr. Jochen Reiser

About this episode

Dr. Jochen Reiser discusses his leadership journey and the importance of connection and discipline in healthcare.

In this episode, Jochen Reiser, MD, PhD, President of The University of Texas Medical Branch and CEO of UTMB Health, shares his journey from Germany to the U.S. and how being a generalist, building human connection, and acting decisively have shaped his leadership approach. He also discusses the importance of personal discipline, lifelong learning, and fostering a culture where purpose and passion drive innovation in healthcare.

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Jochen Reiser

Topics covered

• leadership
• healthcare innovation
• personal discipline
• lifelong learning
• human connection

Keywords

• leadership
• healthcare
• innovation
• personal discipline
• lifelong learning
• human connection

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The University of Texas Medical Branch, UTMB Health

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