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.
...AHL founder and CEO Dan Nielsen posed this question: “Based on your experience and success as a healthcare leader, what advice would you give healthcare professionals who aspire to be a healthcare CEO or senior executive?” Traci’s succinct, but very powerful response provides excellent food for thought and action: “You must be willing to take more risks!” …
AHL founder and CEO Dan Nielsen posed this question: “Based on your experience and success as a healthcare leader, what 2 or 3 pieces of advice would you give a junior executive who aspires to be a hospital or healthcare provider CEO or senior executive?” Traci’s first response was immediate, passionate, and based on significant personal and …
Virtually nothing is more important to healthcare provider leadership than physician relationships. Unfortunately, a significant number of healthcare leaders do not reach their full potential due to physician relationships. Other healthcare leaders enjoy great success, in large part due to their excellent physician relationships. It has been my observation and personal experience that the more …
Traci Bernard, president of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Southlake, Texas, is passionate and totally committed to her role and responsibilities as a healthcare leader. She has held her current position since 2005, and previously served as vice president of operations at Baylor Regional Medical Center in Grapevine, Texas for about eight years. Traci …