Jeff Fortner, Clinical and HR Director at Indiana Internal Medicine Consultants

Influential HR Professional with over 15 years of experience in leadership, multi-site, and team building. Expertise in Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Succession Planning, and Performance Management. Success has been driven by setting Team Building as a priority.

Key Takeaways:

- Living authentically is about showing up as your true self and the power that brings to leadership.
- The critical role of balancing vulnerability and accountability to foster trust and responsibility within a team.
- Addressing the unique challenges in healthcare through supportive leadership and prioritizing employee well-being.
- The importance of creating personal connections and using deliberate practices to keep team members engaged.
- Impactful strategies for leaders to navigate tough conversations with kindness and clarity to maintain a constructive work environment.

Things to listen for:

00:00 Jeff models simplicity and caring in healthcare.
04:47 Engage in meaningful conversations with team members.
08:52 Balancing vulnerability and accountability in leadership.
13:23 Helping new leaders through tough conversations.
14:22 Employee well-being crucial for customer/patient care.
19:36 Being yourself is easier than performing perfectly.
23:28 Creating psychological safety fosters authentic, open communication.
26:55 Embracing knowledge, learning, and supporting others.
30:29 Supporting team through work and personal challenges.

Additional Resources:

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