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TP425 - Leadership Through Adaptive Change


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Hospitals and health systems are facing yet another wave of uncertainty and disruption—financial constraints, shifting regulations, and changing patient expectations are putting immense pressure on leadership. The fact is, traditional leadership models don’t work in this new environment—adaptive change is now a critical skill. In this episode, hosts Chris Boyer and Reed Smith explore how marketing, communications, experience, and digital leaders can navigate this rapidly evolving landscape by embracing adaptive leadership strategies, diving into:

  • Navigating Uncertainty – How financial pressures, policy shifts (like Medicare Advantage rate changes), and cybersecurity threats are reshaping healthcare leadership.
  • Understanding Adaptive Leadership – Why healthcare organizations need cultural shifts, experimentation, and continuous learning rather than quick-fix solutions.
  • Marketing & Digital’s Role in Change Management – How marketing, communications, and digital teams can drive transformation by fostering customer-centricity, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Doing More with Less – Strategies for optimizing marketing and digital budgets, shifting from large-scale campaigns to high-ROI micro-targeted initiatives.

  • Later in the episode, they are joined by Amy Comeau, author of Every Storm Runs Out of Rain, who shares insights from her front-line leadership experience in healthcare marketing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her reflections offer a compelling perspective on resilience, change, and moving forward.

    In 2025, adaptive leadership isn’t just about responding to change—it’s about shaping the future of healthcare.

    Mentions from the show: 

    • 2025 US health care outlook
    • Healthcare finance trends for 2025: accelerating change
    • Top Marketing Strategies for Healthcare Organizations in 2025
    • Adaptive Change vs. Technical Change: Definitions and Differences
    • Amy Comeau on LinkedIn
    • Every Storm Runs Out of Rain website
    • Every Storm Runs Out of Rain book on Amazon
    • Amy Comeau on BlueSky
    • Amy Comea Substack
    • Reed Smith on LinkedIn
    • Chris Boyer on LinkedIn
    • Chris Boyer website
    • Chris Boyer on BlueSky
    • Reed Smith on BlueSky
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