Leadership Rx: From Clinician to Executive and Beyond

By: Kwo, Liz

A practical roadmap for healthcare professionals ready to move beyond the bedside and into leadership roles. Written by a clinician-turned-executive, the book bridges the gap between medical practice and organizational leadership-- helping navigate this transition with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Through real-world examples, actionable frameworks, and reflective guidance, this book explores how to build the skills, mindset, and resilience required to lead effectively in an evolving healthcare landscape. Ideal for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals pursuing or preparing for executive roles in healthcare, you'll learn to think strategically, communicate with influence, and align personal purpose with professional ambition. Key topics include: - Career pathways into leadership across health systems, payers, startups, life sciences, and policy - Essential executive skills in strategy, finance, governance, and digital health - Systems thinking for managing complexity and driving results - Navigating challenges such as burnout, imposter syndrome, and gender equity - The future of leadership in an era defined by data, technology, and value-based care

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1640555897
• ISBN13: 9781640555891
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Gateway to Healthcare Management
• Length: 236 Pages