Explores various components of the health care system and how leaders should respond in these arenas. The Second Edition is a thorough revision that offers a comprehensive view of the leadership competencies necessary to be successful in today’s healthcare industry.

A Call for New Leadership in Health Care -- Developing Healthcare Leaders --The Culturally Competent and Inclusive Leader -- Creating a Culture of Professionalism -- Human Resource Considerations at the Top -- Strategic Thinking Leaders -- Building a Successful Leadership Team -- Leading Quality Initiatives -- Collaborative Leadership -- Transformational Leadership -- Person- and Family-Centered Leadership -- Financial Considerations for Healthcare Leaders -- The Physician Leader -- Governance in a New Era -- Leadership and Community Outreach -- Global Healthcare Leadership -- Future Trends: Implications For Leadership.