Like most senior healthcare executives, hospital president Traci Bernard has a busy work schedule that demands a lot of her time. Nonetheless, she is committed to maintaining a healthy work-life balance. “I’m a firm believer that you have to have balance in your life. If you don’t balance your personal and professional life you create a …
In today’s video segment we again address a topic many of our featured leaders have passionately discussed: the incredible value and tremendous influence of mentors. When asked about the mentors who have most influenced and impacted her life, hospital president Traci Bernard immediately spoke of her parents: “My parents were the type of people that never told us …
When asked what she’d do differently if given the opportunity to start over, hospital president Traci Bernard responded that she wasn’t sure she’d do anything differently, explaining, “I feel like I’ve had some of the best learning experiences. I’m not going to say that everywhere I’ve worked or every person I’ve worked for was the …
In today’s video segment, executive search consultant John Self talks briefly about his background in reporting and how that has proven useful as a recruiter. When AHL founder and CEO Dan Nielsen noted that Self’s experience as an investigative reporter probably comes in handy, Self responded, “Well I think it helps me in terms of …
In today’s video segment, executive search consultant John Self discusses the executive search process, how it has evolved, what has changed, and what needs to change going forward. In response to the question, “How has the search process evolved over time?” Mr Self answers, “Wow. Significantly, and not much at all. Significantly in the sense that technology …
This week we are pleased to feature segments from our interview with John G. Self, who has been in the executive search business for more than 20 years. Mr. Self is the founder and president of JohnGSelf + Partners, Inc., an executive search firm providing executive-level and leadership acquisition solutions exclusively to the healthcare industry. To learn …
In today’s video segment from the interview with hospital president Traci Bernard, we look at some of the habits most responsible for leadership success. Bernard points to several habits and core values, including working hard, being dedicated and loyal, recognizing that you don’t know everything, and not being afraid to surround yourself with people who …
In today’s brief video segment from the interview with hospital president Traci Bernard, AHL founder and CEO Dan Nielsen asks the question, “What book are you reading, or just got done reading?” Bernard’s answer is a book that she’s read before, but found so impactful she and her leadership team are reading it again: Wooden on …
In her own words, Traci Bernard has “re-created” herself multiple times throughout her career in healthcare leadership. Starting out as a nurse, over the years she kept accepting new opportunities and taking on new challenges until eventually landing in the driver’s seat she now occupies as president of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Southlake, …
In today’s interview segment, hospital president Traci Bernard shares an optimistic outlook on the future of healthcare in America. “I’ve seen healthcare evolve; we’ve gone through so many changes, and we’ve taken risks, and it’s been challenging. But we always end up providing a better experience for the people that we serve. So at the end of the day, if we keep evolving in a way that keeps the patient really in the center of what we’re doing… we’re doing what’s right for our patients.” Click to watch video!
...In today’s interview segment, Traci Bernard, president of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake talks about three main areas and strategies her team is focused on currently. Those areas of focus include: dealing with the changes in International Classification of Diseases (ICD), accommodating community needs within their space limitations, and figuring out the best way to transition to a more wellness-based approach to healthcare. Click to watch video!
...Today we are pleased to introduce Traci Bernard, president of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Southlake, Texas. A registered nurse, Traci has been in healthcare for more than 25 years and in her current role since 2005. Traci loves what she does; with every conversation and interaction she exudes a contagious passion for her work, her organization, and her team. Click to learn more about Traci and to watch the opening segment of the exclusive interview.
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