The Healthcare Leadership Mindset

Aug 08 2022 1
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Welcome to The Healthcare Leadership Mindset – a podcast with an informal, laid-back, and fun approach to healthcare administration! Yolanda Gonzalez, former Mass General Administrative Fellow and current Administrative Director, offers an insider peek into a healthcare administration career. Each episode offers personal insights, practical tips and advice from leaders across the field that will help you grow the mindset and leadership skills needed to navigate a continuously changing healthcare environment.

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Leading Through Influence with Tony James, MPA

Aug 08 2022 41 mins  
The ability to influence is an essential leadership skill. Learn how to build up your influence and leadership on this episode with Tony James. Tony currently serves as a Senior Vice President of Clinical Mergers and Acquisitions, Strategic Partnerships and Network Development at Mass General Brigham - located in Boston, Massachusetts. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony

Enhancing Efficiency and Effectiveness for Patients with O'Neil Britton, MD

Jul 11 2022 57 mins  
Welcome to Season 2 of The Healthcare Leadership Mindset! In this episode, Yolanda is joined by Dr. O'Neil Britton to discuss how he is leading efforts to enhance efficency, effectiveness, and service to patients across Mass General Brigham, an integrated health care system in Boston, Massachusetts. Mass General Brigham was founded by Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusett

How to Facilitate Change & Fuel Innovation in Healthcare with Jonathan Modest, MBA, MPH

Mar 29 2022 44 mins  
Are you someone who is excited about change? Or wants to learn more about the skillsets needed to oversee the day-to-day operations of a large clinical department? Then you'll want to tune into today's episode with Jonathan Modest, Senior Administrative Director at Mass General Hospital. In this episode, we'll discuss Jonathan's experience with change and operations management, how

Crisis Management, Communication, & Effective Decision-Making with Ann Prestipino, MPH

Feb 09 2022 36 mins  
Ever wondered what it was like to lead an organization through crisis events sucha as the Boston Marathon bombings or the COVID-19 surges? Then you'll want to tune in to today's episode with Ann Prestipino, Senior Vice President at Mass General Hospital. In this episode, we'll discuss Ann's experience as an incident commander, her decision-making process, key communication tips and

Humbitious: The Powerful Combination of Humility and Ambition in Leadership with Amer Kaissi, PhD

Jan 04 2022 45 mins  
In today’s episode, Dr. Amer Kaissi discusses his new book, Humbitious. In our conversation, he shares his extensive research that shows that the most effective, high-performing leaders combine deep, realistic humility with ambition and drive. Tune in to learn more about what you can do to acquire and build these traits. Dr. Amer Kaissi is an award-winning Professor of Healthcar

A Career in Population Health and Project Management with Elizabeth Fonseca

Dec 06 2021 50 mins  
Are you curious about a career in Population Health Management? Then you'll want to listen to today's episode with Elizabeth Fonseca, Program Director for Population Health Management at Mass General. In this capacity, she directs a portfolio of programs focused on redesigning care to increase value. Elizabeth leads a team of project managers and care navigators in implementing a s

Leadership and the Importance of Self Care with Michelle Troseth & Tracy Christopherson

Nov 22 2021 37 mins  
Despite the well-known benefits, many leaders remain resistant to the idea of self-care. Tune in to today's episode to learn more about why now is the time to embrace the notion of self-care in a way that will help you perform at your best, as well as positively impact those around you. Michelle Troseth and Tracy Christopherson are co-founders of MissingLogic®. They help healthca

Leading Successfully through Financial and Operational Challenges with Sally Mason Boemer, Executive VP, CFO, and CAO

Nov 08 2021 44 mins  
Ever wondered what it was like to become CFO of a large academic medical center at the age of 29?? Then you'll want to tune in to today's episode with Sally Mason Boemer, Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Mass General Hospital. In this episode, we'll discuss Sally's experience leading from the c-suite from the age of 29, what fin

Career Opportunities in Healthcare Administration with Courtney Sharea, MBA, MHA

Oct 11 2021 38 mins  
Are you curious about different career opportunities in the healthcare administration field? Then you'll want to listen to my interview with Courtney Sharea, MBA, MHA. In today’s episode, Courtney Sharea, MBA, MHA reflects on her career pathway, gives advice on aligning one's interest with opportunities in healthcare, and shares why you shouldn't let having minimal experience ge

Leading Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts in Healthcare with Frantz Berthaud, MPH

Sep 27 2021 55 mins  
Curious about what it’s like working at one of the top hospitals for cancer treatment while also advancing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts? Then you’ll want to listen to this interview with Frantz Berthaud. Frantz M. Berthaud is the Administrative Director of Disease Center Operations at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI). He’s accountable for the personnel, fin