You’re Not Just a Doctor Anymore: Physician as Leader, Influencer and Communicator

At the program, participants will gain an understanding of a common vocabulary of leadership, change and influence; explore how to forge a leadership identity that focuses on outcomes; and openly discuss leadership successes and challenges. You will leave with leadership strategies you can use immediately.

The session starts at noon Friday and ends at 3 p.m. Saturday. Included on the agenda is a briefing by the MHA Health Reform Resource Center and an overview of the activities conducted under the auspices of the MHA Committee on Hospital-Physician Alignment.

The session includes lunch both days, a networking reception, and a continental breakfast. The session is approved for 8 hours of Category 1 CME. A detailed outline and faculty biography can be found on the MHA Physician Leadership Academy website.

Kevin E. O’Connor, CSP, is a veteran ACPE faculty member specializing in physician executive leadership, innovation and organizational development. Mr. O’Connor provides expert education and coaching for professionals responsible for peer leadership and also works with physician executives, their peers and staff and lay colleagues to achieve greater effectiveness in team development, leading initiatives and professional presentations. His major areas of focus include leadership, influence and the development of fellow professionals.

In addition to serving as a faculty member of ACPE, Mr. O’Connor teaches at Chicago’s Loyola University and at Columbia College, the largest performing arts school in the United States. He is one of 590 persons in the world to hold the coveted CSP designation, Certified Speaking Professional, from the National Speakers Association for speaking and presenting excellence. He is the Principal of Kevin E. O’Connor & Associates, a national group of speaking professionals who consult and teach on management issues.

Mr. O’Connor has authored five books, including Speak Up: A Woman's Guide to Presenting Like a Pro (co-authored with Cyndi Maxey, CSP) and published by St. Martin's in New York, and Ten Tips for Time Management, published by ASTD press. His previous book, Present Like a Pro, provided insight on professional presentations specifically for experienced executives. Mr. O’Connor is currently working on a manuscript focusing on influencing those who do not report directly to you. Having served as past president for the National Association for Parents with Children Who Have Visual Impairments (NAPVI), Mr. O’Connor has contributed to four books on this subject.

Mr. O’Connor holds a BA from Loyola University Chicago in Philosophy, MA from St. Xavier Chicago in Education, MA from Alfred Adler Institute Chicago in Counseling Psychology and MA from Loyola University Chicago in Pastoral Studies and Spirituality.

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