The Human Side of Leadership in Healthcare
The Human Side of Leadership in Healthcare, hosted by Dr. Pelè, explores what it truly means to lead in today’s complex, high-stakes healthcare environment.
Through conversations with clinicians, executives, and thought leaders, the podcast reveals how leadership is experienced by patients, teams, and organizations in real time. Each episode highlights the human behaviors that build trust, reduce burnout, strengthen culture, and improve outcomes.
In an age where AI is transforming how we operate, this podcast brings the focus back to what matters most: how leaders show up, connect, and create confidence in the moments that matter.
The Human Side of Leadership in Healthcare
187: The Power Of Experiential Leadership Development, With Matthew Confer
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One of my all-time favorite sayings is: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. ” — Aristotle. Another one is more tongue-in-cheek, but just as powerful: "You can't learn to play soccer at a seminar. " —Anonymous. Both quotes make the point that learning is only a first step...we need to EXPERIENCE things to truly learn them well. Most of us would agree that we learn best by doing, but it is not always clear how to make it all come together for the successful development of organizational leaders.
In this episode, we meet Matthew Confer, a leader whose organization has figured out the key to successful, experiential Leadership Development. Matthew is the VP of Strategy & Business Development at Abilitie, where he focuses on using team-based simulations in leadership programs to create a more interactive and effective learning environment for organizations.
The best ways to connect with Matthew Confer online are:
Company Website: https://www.abilitie.com/
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewconfer/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthewconfer
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