Exceptional Leadership: 16 Critical Competencies for Healthcare Executives

by Carson F. Dye

Instructor Resources: PowerPoint slides, teaching tips, and discussion questions with answer guides.

There are good leaders, then there are exceptional leaders. Exceptional leaders use competencies—a set of professional and personal skills, knowledge, values, and traits that guide a leader's performance. In an era of change and uncertainty in healthcare, it is crucial that leaders learn not only how to be exceptional, but also what makes an exceptional leader. In this second edition of their best-selling book, the authors detail 16 competencies grouped in four cornerstone categories: Well-Cultivated Self-Awareness, Compelling Vision, A Real Way With People, and Masterful Execution. Each of the 16 competencies is explored in its own chapter to define the competency, provide examples and advice, and explain the common skill deficits that prevent its mastery.

New to this edition: A feature case study at the beginning of the book and a supportive vignette within each competency chapter to provide practical and real-world application to each competency Two minicases with discussion questions at the end of each competency chapter for further consideration and self-reflection Six new chapters that demonstrate how to apply the book's concepts at both the individual and organizational levels A new chapter on physician leadership that incorporates findings from interviews with industry leaders and provides a helpful road map for those transitioning into the physician executive role

Through a clear and focused approach based on current research, this book provides a solid understanding of the tools needed by great leaders. Included in this book is a self-development plan and interview questions to apply the knowledge learned.

Genres: Leadership

293 pages, Paperback

Published September 1, 2014

Reviews

[Kasie Sherman · Rating 4 out of 5]

The second edition of this book was assigned to a class I've been taking, and what I can absolutely say is this:

This is an exceptional textbook for anyone interested in reflecting on their leadership roles and characteristics both within and without the healthcare field. The structure of the chapters facilitates quick reading and easy comprehension, while also stimulating situational responses and self-reflection. The authors clearly define each of the sixteen competencies, showing the good, the bad, and the possible. Then, the final section of the textbook is about application and what to do next.

I never thought I would read a text book from front to back of my own happy free will...

Never say never.

[Diana Heldenbrand · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent book! It pretty much covers all the bases of healthcare leadership.

[Rachel Schwantes · Rating 4 out of 5]

A school read that was informative and taught me a lot about how to improve my leadership skills.