Wisdom Leadership in Academic Health Science Centers

'Patient-centered care is really about finding the thread that connects us as human beingswith our patients. Compassion, meaning, gratitude, joy, these are all aspects of thatthread that we share. This thread is what connects us to one another in the best possibleway...This book on leadership is all about how we, as leaders, can foster capacities thatcan help us, and our health-care communities, to be our best selves, together.'From the PrefaceThis inspiring new book from the Culture, Context and Quality in Health SciencesResearch, Education, Leadership and Patient Care Series directly confronts the challengingtimes in which the business of health care finds itself. With a specific focus on the concept of wisdom, it considers the critical role of leadershipin fostering and developing culture in health care. Each of the chapters reflect a keycomponent of wisdom and ways to nurture wisdom in both individuals and organizations. It features personal accounts, interviews, and case studies demonstrating the benefits ofworking together as one. Fully referenced and passionately written, this book offers practical solutions for healthcareeducators and leaders at all levels.

'Patient-centered care is really about finding the thread that connects us as human beingswith our patients. Compassion, meaning, gratitude, joy, these are all aspects of thatthread that we share. This thread is what connects us to one another in the best possibleway...This book on leadership is all about how we, as leaders, can foster capacities thatcan help us, and our health-care communities, to be our best selves, together.'From the PrefaceThis inspiring new book from the Culture, Context and Quality in Health SciencesResearch, Education, Leadership and Patient Care Series directly confronts the challengingtimes in which the business of health care finds itself. With a specific focus on the concept of wisdom, it considers the critical role of leadershipin fostering and developing culture in health care. Each of the chapters reflect a keycomponent of wisdom and ways to nurture wisdom in both individuals and organizations. It features personal accounts, interviews, and case studies demonstrating the benefits ofworking together as one. Fully referenced and passionately written, this book offers practical solutions for healthcareeducators and leaders at all levels.