The healthcare industry has undergone massive change in the past decade, from advances in technology to a global pandemic. The constant change in the healthcare landscape requires healthcare leaders to stay deeply aware and learn to adjust their approach along the way based on the needs of their industry and teams.

Whether you're a healthcare professional or a leader in another industry interested in the dynamics of effective leadership, this episode offers insights and actionable advice on how to lead with compassion in a complex work environment, balance priorities, and cultivate thriving teams in the world of healthcare.

Our guest Brigette Vail is an Executive Director with Recovery Centers of America. She brings a wealth of experience and insight, having navigated the complex landscape of healthcare leadership for 19 years. Bridgette’s strategies and valuable lessons can be applied to any leadership role.

In episode 14, host Corina Walsh and guest Bridgette Vail explore the essential qualities of a healthcare leader, balancing the business side of healthcare with the clinical side, and the challenges healthcare leaders can face in leading a team.

Our guest shares her perspective on:

• The importance of a blend of compassion, empathy, and strategic thinking that is required to lead in a healthcare environment. 
• The qualities that shape a leader's ability to inspire their team.
• The delicate balance between the business and clinical sides of healthcare leadership.
• Strategies for staying positive amidst leadership and industry challenges. 

Brigette Vail is an Executive Director with Recovery Centers of America, and she can be reached at bvail@recoverycoa.com as well as on LinkedIn.