In this episode of This Clinical Life, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.) joins Stephen Beeson, MD, to discuss why leadership in healthcare extends far beyond simple decision-making. Hertling explores the immense need for leaders who can engage teams, advance organizational culture, and develop the specific skills required to retain clinical talent. The conversation focuses on the crucial role of leadership in ensuring workforce stability, advancing wellness, and enhancing the overall experience for care teams.

In this interview with Dr. Elsie Koh on LEAD Physician, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.) explains why military-grade leadership training is a vital tool for the modern physician. Drawing from his 38-year Army career and his experience designing leadership programs for major healthcare organizations, Hertling discusses how character-based command helps doctors navigate the tactical and strategic challenges of medicine.

To fix the American healthcare system, physicians must play a significant role in the tactical and strategic leadership of our institutions. In Growing Physician Leaders, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.) encapsulates key leadership lessons from nearly four decades in the military and applies them to the medical field. By prioritizing physician feedback and investment, this approach focuses on changing care delivery to improve the patient experience and, most importantly, clinical outcomes.