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A GUIDE TO HEALTHY
FOR PHYSICIANS
A personal leadership development journey that illuminates the powerful truth: Who you are is how you lead.
A GUIDE TO HEALTHY
FOR PHYSICIANS
The essential tools to spot and solve challenges early—so your team stays resilient, high-performing, and ready for change.
Two Books. One Mission.
To Transform You as a Leader.
In today’s complex healthcare landscape, physician leaders must balance the demands of the complex healthcare environment, while empowering and inspiring their teams to deliver exceptional patient care.
Clinical excellence is not enough; physicians must build leadership acumen.
The Vital Signs books provide a simple yet compelling protocol for diagnosing and treating organizational and leadership health. The HEART Protocol outlines the 5 most critical determinates of organizational health and explains the vital signs of health, and provides practical resources to assist a leader to determine the current health baseline and shape a treatment plan to ensure long-term organizational and leadership health.
Praise for Vital Signs
“A lifeline for those navigating complexity, burnout, and the demands of modern medicine.”
— DR. MARSHALL GOLDSMITH
Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author of The Earned Life, Triggers, and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There.
“An insightful evidence-based framework that reminds us that great leadership begins within, empowering physicians to lead with courage, clarity, and compassion.”
— AMER KAISSI, PH.D.
Author of Humbitious: The Power of Low-Ego, High-Drive Leadership
“A memorable and actionable roadmap for physicians leading others who care for others.”
— SCOTT EBLIN
Bestselling author and host of the Best Ever podcast
“A rare blend of strategic clarity and human insight. A must-read for anyone serious about building resilient, accountable, and engaged teams.”
— ANN BOWERS-EVANGELISTA, PSY.D., MBA
Leadership Psychologist, Executive Coach, and Author of The Endurance Leader
“Essential reading for any physician ready to move beyond clinical excellence and into truly effective leadership.”
— JOEL GARFINKLE
Executive Coach to Senior Leaders in Life Sciences and Author of Executive Presence: Step Into Your Power, Convey Confidence, & Lead with Conviction
“A comprehensive guide for diagnosing, treating, and preventing the behaviors and dynamics that impact performance, culture, and resilience.”
— MARTINA BISON-HUCKABY, MBA, ACC, SHRM-SCP
Manager, Physician Learning and Development
“As demands on healthcare systems intensify and the industry becomes more complex, equipping physician leaders with the tools to lead with resilience, emotional intelligence, and vision is essential.”
– Tony Gigliotti
Talent Management Leader (Healthcare)
“An invaluable resource that provides practical, evidence-based guidance for navigating these challenges with wisdom and effectiveness.”
– Dr. Hy Simhan
Professor, Vice Chair, OBGYN
University of Pittsburgh
“Relatable and actionable, Vital Signs is a real playbook that works in the real world.”
– Brad Ryba
Tech Executive & 10X Certified Performance Coach
“An insightful and creative perspective on leadership and organizational structure, facilitating positive change.”
– Robert L. Ferris, MD, PhD
Lineberger Distinguished Professor, Executive Director, Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina
“Actionable insights, real-world examples, and tools to help leaders and organizations assess their "vital signs" and take preventive or corrective action. These books—and Jim—are invaluable resources.”
– Liron Pantanowitz, MD, PhD, MHA
Professor, Chair Department Pathology
University of Pittsburgh
“Equipping physicians with leadership skills enhances their ability to influence organizational strategy, improve interdisciplinary collaboration, and implement evidence-based practices effectively.”
– Michael Anderson
VP of HR for Physician Services - UPMC