Leaders from four cardiology hospitals that ranked among the best in U.S. News & World Report shared with Becker's the best leadership advice they have ever received.
Editor's note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length.
Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD. President of Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital and Physician-in-Chief of The Mount Sinai Hospital (New York City): The best advice that I ever received was to follow mentors who knew me well. In general terms, the importance of mentorship and tutoring individuals who really focus on their careers. I can trace my career as a product of mentorship and tutorship.
Eduardo Marbán, MD, PhD. Executive Director of the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai (Los Angeles) and the Mark S. Siegel Family Foundation Distinguished Professor: Don't let the small stuff occupy your attention. Keep your focus on strategy to achieve long-term success.
Lars Svensson, MD, PhD. Chief of the Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute at Cleveland Clinic: The best leadership advice I have received is to listen to everybody's input and create strong teams.
Jonathan Weinsaft, MD. Chief of Cardiology at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medicine (New York City): Throughout my career, some of the best leadership advice I’ve ever received includes that leadership is a commitment to take informed risks to be on the cutting edge. You must be agile to adapt to new lessons learned and unexpected challenges, all while not compromising an initial goal.
It is also vitally important to support career development and growth for others, a leader it is important to enable others to achieve and build a team with complementary talents and skills.
Finally, the importance of a vision that encompasses innovation and dynamism.