Shifting Toward Unorthodoxy: Ten Unconventional Mindsets That Help Healthcare Leaders Succeed in a Complex World - Hardcover

Hein, Michael S.: - Michael Hein, MS, MD, MHCM, Associate Certifi ed Coach (ACC), believes that when healthcare leaders don't fully understand complexity, it leads to burnout, turnover, and poor patient care-issues he considers preventable forms of human suff ering. Healthcare is more complex than ever, and traditional top-down methods often exacerbate these challenges. Success today requires leaders who adapt, absorb uncertainty, and react quickly. For many, this means embracing new leadership mindsets. With over 30 years of experience in healthcare, Michael is Senior Vice President and an executive coach at MEDI Leadership, the top healthcare coaching fi rm in the U.S. Drawing from clinical and executive roles, he helps leaders make the mindset shifts needed for success in complexity. Previously, Michael was CEO of a nonmerger hospital network and a Chief Medical Officer in Catholic Health Initiatives. He led transformations at the Veterans Health Administration and cofounded KPI Ninja, a healthcare data company. Michael holds degrees from the University of South Dakota, Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and St. Cloud State University. He is a certified executive coach through the International Coaching Federation, trained at the Hudson Institute of Coaching. His experience bridges frontline care and strategic leadership, coaching leaders to drive sustainable change in complex organizations. His book, Shifting Toward Unorthodoxy: Ten Unconventional Mindsets that Help Healthcare Leaders Succeed in a Complex World, encourages a shift from outdated leadership mindsets to adaptive ones. A lifelong athlete, Michael enjoys cycling and swimming. He lives with his wife, Connie, in rural Nebraska, where the landscape's peace restores his focus and dedication to helping leaders become complexity-fit.