It Takes Courage (Which Is Not Hard) But Can Be Difficult

In this episode of the Fire Chief Podcast, host Lee Scheinbart interviews Dr. Kristin Mascotti, the newly appointed Market Chief Medical Officer for Greater Colorado and Kansas at Common Spirit Health. Dr. Mascotti shares her unique journey to becoming a CMO, highlighting her background in pathology and transfusion medicine, and her passion for quality management in healthcare. The conversation explores the evolution of physician leadership and the challenges faced by CMOs, including crisis management during the Ebola outbreak. Dr. Mascotti emphasizes the need for collaboration, COURAGE, and adaptability in leadership roles. In this conversation, Lee Scheinbart and Kristin Mascotti discuss the importance of collaboration, the need for balance in personal and professional life, and the significance of a clinical conscience in decision-making. The discussion also highlights the DYAD Leadership Certification Program (offered through AAPL) aimed at enhancing leadership skills among CMOs and CNOs.  Listen to find out why it takes COURAGE and while it may not be hard to summon, it can be difficult to deploy.