This episode features Matthew J. Painter, Director of Leadership Development at UAB Medicine. Here, he discusses his background, his focus on organizational culture, what he thinks health system leaders need to excel at in order to be successful, and more.
Summary
Meet Matthew J. Painter, Director of Leadership Development at UAB Medicine
Matthew J. Painter is the Director of Leadership Development at the University of Alabama, Birmingham, Harrison School of Medicine and Health Systems. In this episode, he talks about his background, his focus on organizational culture, and what he thinks health system leaders need to excel at to be successful.
Organizational Culture in Healthcare
According to Dr. Painter, organizational culture is one of the biggest issues in healthcare today. He believes that it's important for leaders to establish a culture of accountability, where everyone is responsible for their actions and committed to achieving common goals.
Leadership Behaviors for Success
Dr. Painter is most excited about the development of leadership behaviors and how they can help organizations be more successful. He emphasizes the need for investment in leadership development, but also expresses concern about whether it's keeping up with the rapidly changing needs of the industry.
Effective Healthcare Leaders
To be successful in the next two to three years, Dr. Painter believes that healthcare leaders need to be enablers, team builders, systems thinkers, and coaches. Enablers are those who create an environment where people can thrive, team builders are those who know how to bring people together to achieve a common goal, systems thinkers are those who understand how things work, and coaches are those who help individuals and organizations reach their full potential.
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This episode aired on 01/04/2023 and can be listened here.
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