Host Wendy Hanson engages with Kristine Ellis, Director of Talent Development at GuideWell, to explore the complexities of leadership in the healthcare sector. They discuss the unique challenges faced by healthcare leaders, the innovative use of AI in management, and the importance of coaching and collaboration in fostering a supportive work environment. The conversation also highlights strategies for navigating change, supporting mental health, and ensuring employee well-being, all while emphasizing the core values that drive GuideWell's mission to transform healthcare.

Key takeaways:

• Healthcare leadership requires adaptability to unique challenges.
• AI can enhance efficiency and creativity in healthcare management.
• Understanding team dynamics is crucial during times of change.
• Coaching is essential for personal and professional development.
• Fostering collaboration is key in a geographically diverse workforce.
• Employee wellbeing is a priority for effective leadership.
• Building trust through relationships enhances team resilience.
• Values should be lived and not just displayed on walls.
• Recognizing signs of burnout is vital for team support.
• Effective communication is essential for navigating change.

Meet Kristine:

Kristine Ellis is the Director of Talent Development for GuideWell, a $30 billion not-for-profit, mission-driven enterprise focused on transforming health care. At GuideWell, she leads an Employee and Executive Leadership Development team which has received the Association for Talent Development Best Award 10 times and is currently ranked twelfth on ATD's global Best Awards list.

Kristine works with employees, leaders, and executives on topics such as communication, competency development, strategic thinking, personal branding, and work-life balance. She is a well-known expert in her field and has spoken nationally on a variety of leadership topics at ATD events and other conferences for educators, and healthcare and finance professionals. In her own leadership and in her world-class programs, she combines passion with extensive leadership development experience and a unique coaching approach that emphasizes the importance of servant leadership and empathic communication.

Follow Kristine:

• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristine-ellis-med-mpc-pcc
• Website https://www.guidewell.com/who-we-are/our-businesses

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