In this episode of Vision to Value, Dr. Umbereen Nehal speaks with Dr. Matt Mazurek, anesthesiologist, physician executive, educator, thought leader, and co-editor of the book, Systems Thinking for Physician Leaders, to be published in 2026.

The conversation focuses on physician leadership beyond individual excellence, examining how clinicians lead in system-level roles within matrixed organizations at a time of rapid change. This episode explores how systems thinking helps physician leaders understand culture, influence, power, and behavior for more effective leadership.

Referenced in the episode:

Whole system quality

⁠Change management models in healthcare⁠

Kotter's 8-Step Change Model in healthcare

Books by Matt Mazurek, MD, MBA, MHA, CPE, FAAPL, FACHE, FASA published by the American Association for Physician Leadership

Physicians and Professional Behavior Management Strategies: A Leadership Roadmap and Guide with Case Studies

Sexual Misconduct, Harassment, and Discrimination in Healthcare: History, Analysis, and Solutions with Case Studies