American Association for Physician Leadership

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Lessons from an internal physician coaching program — informed by ongoing research into physician personality factors — suggest that four core personality typologies affect burnout in the current healthcare environment.

Coaching requires us to keep a laser focus on the person we are helping, but that’s not always easy when distractions — both external and internal — continually bombard us.

When physicians are comfortable saying “I’m sorry” easily and with sincerity, perhaps they can expect increased job satisfaction and lower malpractice premiums.

August 30, 2022

The authors provide a framework to help managers understand when and how political conflict can become corrosive, and they explain how to navigate it more effectively and even harness its potential to strengthen the workplace.

This is a deeply personal story that speaks to many elements in Dr. Terrell’s life that were not directly pertinent to her day-to-day role as a physician executive.

This article explains the basic tenets of emotional intelligence as it relates to physician leadership.

August 8, 2022

Diversity on corporate boards is an urgent priority, emphasized by company leaders and public policy agendas.

There is a common misconception that introverts can’t be effective leaders because they are too quiet and unassuming for the job. This article argues that introverts can and often do become great leaders precisely because they bring strengths to lead...

July 19, 2022

AAPL’s President and CEO Dr. Peter Angood was the featured guest on the podcast “Taking The Lead,” which is presented by the Radiology Leadership Institute and the American College of Radiology.

Inherently, healthcare is a complex industry encumbered by complex sets of issues and influences. It is also an industry that has recently been at the forefront during uniquely complicated times.

Should medical school applicants disclose past crimes on their applications? Will disclosure negatively affect their chances of acceptance?

June 24, 2022

A frequently cited statistic suggests that nearly 70% of people have entertained impostor thoughts at least at one point in their careers.

For over 45 years.

The American Association for Physician Leadership has helped physicians develop their leadership skills through education, career development, thought leadership and community building.

The American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) changed its name from the American College of Physician Executives (ACPE) in 2014. We may have changed our name, but we are the same organization that has been serving physician leaders since 1975.

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