Testimonials

Improved patient care, improved ability to resolve differences (especially influential on keeping referrals internal and stopping leakage).

June 14 2011
Physician Graduate of the Iowa Clinic Leadership Institute, Class of 2011
On Recommending Another Institute to be Offered To Fellow Physicians

Physicians who truly lead, understand the people and finances can move the clinic anywhere. Allows us to break down old walls and move to the next level. Cultural change.

June 14 2011
Physician Graduate of the Iowa Clinic Leadership Institute, Class of 2011
On Recommending Another Institute to be Offered To Fellow Physicians

Long term will have great return in terms of reinvigorating leaders, encouraging a positive culture and increasing harmony within the clinic.

June 14 2011
Physician Graduate of the Iowa Clinic Leadership Institute, Class of 2011
On Recommending Another Institute to be Offered To Fellow Physicians

Yes. I think that the program is especially effective for doctors, who have little to no insight on what they have as weaknesses, how to focus their abilities, and how to motivate and work with people.

June 14 2011
Physician Graduates of the Iowa Clinic Leadership Institute, Class of 2011
On Recommending Another Leadership Institute to be Offered To Fellow Physicians

Yes. Vast improvement in the cohesiveness of the physicians, cooperation between physicians and administrators, and attention to culture and strategy of the clinic.

June 14 2011
Physician Graduates of the Iowa Clinic Leadership Institute, Class of 2011
On Recommending Another Leadership Institute to be Offered To Fellow Physicians

Yes. Ability to make changes, to work across departments, to be a premiere profitable employer, to get the best of the best. Retain the best of the best.

June 14 2011
Physician Graduates of the Iowa Clinic Leadership Institute, Class of 2011
On Recommending Another Institute to be Offered To Fellow Physicians

Personal growth, learning how to be more effective, learning how to deal with your personal "failures" and team spirit building.

June 14 2011
Physician Graduate of the Iowa Clinic Leadership Institute, Class of 2011
On The Benefits of The Leadership Institute

Cultural change, ability of physician to think beyond themselves, breaking down walls, forming integral skills and human understanding.

June 14 2011
Physician Graduate of the Iowa Clinic Leadership Institute, Class of 2011
On The Benefits of The Leadership Institute

Eye opening, about how your behavior impacts others and how best to work with others. Also, how to be more effective in your role my working smarter.

June 14 2011
Physician Graduate of the Iowa Clinic Leadership Institute, Class of 2011
On The Benefits of The Leadership Institute

Increased knowledge on how to effectively: communicate, solve problems, deal with difficulties.

June 14 2011
Physician Graduate of the Iowa Clinic, Class of 2011
On The Benefits of The Leadership Institute

Incredible insight into yourself that you can't gain elsewhere.

June 14 2011
Physician Graduate of The Iowa Clinic, Class of 2011
On The Benefits of The Leadership Institute

The benefits are forming a bond with others in the class. I believe it has helped me become a more balanced person professionally and personally. I have learned to stop and think more before acting.

June 14 2011
Physician Graduate of The Iowa Clinic Leadership Institute, Class of 2011
On The Benefits of The Leadership Institute

Dear Mo, Thank you so much for the great job you did of facilitating the strategic planning meeting for Healthy Together’s Workplace Wellness Taskforce on Tuesday. Given the complexity of the issues at hand, I know our needs were challenging. Yet, you were able to skillfully pull information, decisions and timelines together to weave a manageable tapestry of achievable goals. You brought clarity to a very cloudy landscape, and as a result, I could see our participants gaining motivation to commit their organizations to key roles in our future plans. Everyone seemed at ease and comfortable sharing their ideas. Again, let me congratulate you for a job well done. You have certainly acquired several new believers for the “acceleration” CTI brings to our community.

March 19 2010
Sigrid Tidmore
Executive Director, Healthy Together & Patel Foundation for Global Understanding

Dear Steve, Mo, Cindy and Crew: I just want to take the opportinity to thank you so very much for letting us visit with you and learn from your crew. It was extremely helpful to us and we learned so very much. We appreciate your hospitality and your sharing of your knowledge and experience with us. We're impressed with the leadership that you have developed in your "Center for Transformation and Innovation". Everyone there is especially gifted. Please share with each of them our sincere thanks. Hopefully, we can have your crew on site here and help us develop our "Team For The Future". Again, thanks!

March 17 2010
Phelps County Regional Medical Center

WOW! What a wonderful job! We really appreciate your help. The Chinese guests learned a lot and had many positive comments.

February 25 2010
John Sinnott, MD FACP

I found USF's Center for Transformation and Innovation to be a tremendous asset as we worked toward creation of a new department at the University. I am especially grateful for CTI's personal leadership guidance and expert mentorship. These efforts were individualized to the needs of my department and my own leadership development; which will have impact for years to come.

February 24 2010
Robert Pedowitz, MD, PhD
Professor and Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

We have increased our faculty productivity with minimal cost increase and in achieved national prominence with CTI’s help. Having CTI is a true innovation in healthcare!!

February 24 2010
David Keefe, MD
Chair, Department of OB/ Gyn New York University Langone Medical Center

Thank you once again for your efforts in working with our team. We very much enjoyed it and would like to talk with you about possibly joining us again in the fall.

February 24 2010
Dr C. Meltzer
Chair, Emory Radiology

WOW! When can the rest of the organization be like The Leadership Institute environment? Thank you for a job well done.

February 24 2010
USF Faculty

Let me congratulate you for a job well done. You have certainly acquired several new believers for the “acceleration” CTI brings to our community.

February 24 2010
Healthy Together Community Coalition

How many colleges of medicine do you know of that have a dedicated Center for Transformation & Innovation? No matter what your strategic goals, the need to change the DNA of the physicians who will help you reach that goal is of tantamount importance. Over three years we will have increased the percentage of our faculty able to serve in leadership roles by several-fold.”

February 24 2010
Stephen Klasko
Dean, MD, VP of USF Health

This was TRULY AMAZING! I really learned something at the Leadership Institute! I knew I enjoyed it, but I actually TOOK HOME some of the take home messages. I wasn't trying to apply any fancy techniques to my typically well organized process of trying to decide on a course of action, but I did so automatically/instinctively. . THANK YOU!

February 24 2010
Judith Ranells, MD
Division Director of Pediatrics Department, USF Health

The Leadership Institute was instrumental in helping me identify and utilize the innate tools that I possess to achieve goals in a manner filled with integrity, passion, and efficiency.

February 17 2010
Kevin Sneed, Pharm.D.
Associate Professor & Assistant Dean, College of Medicine, Clinical Pharmacy Department at USF Health

The overall experience has been very enlightening and rewarding on different levels – friendships, career colleagues, research partners, future collaborations. The reflection of this time spent will continue to impact my life and career for many years.

February 17 2010
Sylvia Thomas, PHD.
Instructor and Assistant Dean at the College of Engineering, USF

Despite being a devil’s advocate, I learned a lot about how I think and how others perceive me.

February 17 2010
Eric Bennett, Ph.D.
Associate/Full Professor; Director of Ph.D. Program in Integrated Biomedical Science, USF health

Outstanding experience. Provided me with the framework necessary to become a successful leader. Gave me the tools necessary to effect change in a positive way. Opened my eyes to the skills necessary to navigate in a successful manner.

February 17 2010
Stuart Hart, MD.
Assistant Professor at the College of Medicine at USF Health. Department of OB/GYN & Urogynecology

It is truly an eye opener. It is an engaging experience that builds the foundation in life long change and learning.

February 17 2010
Orhand Arslan, D.V.M., Ph.D.
Associate Professor & Director of Anatomy at the College of Medicine, USF Health

The leadership institute provides a road map for professional and personal growth. It provides the skill set that is expected of leaders but never taught.

February 17 2010
Suneel Khetarpal, MD.
Assistant Professor of Surgery, College of Medicine, Surgery and Trauma Department, USF Health

My journey as a graduate of the Leadership Institute has been an incredible experience. The lessons I have taken away have had a direct impact on my personal and professional life and are invaluable. The journey has provided me with tools to: formulate and communicate my vision, identify short term goals and evaluate progress towards achieving them, assess the environment when trying to implement change and solicit feedback. In an effort to constantly grow in a personal and professional capacity. All of these instrument have enabled me to become a more confident and courageous leader. I am grateful for the opportunity I have had to participate.

February 15 2010
Sumi Mazzarolo, MD.
Assistant Professor at the College of Medicine. Department of Internal Medicine, USF Health

The Leadership Institute was a hugely enriching and invigorating journey. Spending over a year with key faculty and other leaders led to understanding their range of issues, and learning together how we can make a difference at USF. The journey was entertaining, valuable and challenging, but most of all, great fun.

February 15 2010
Steve Blair
Asociate VP, USF Health

“The USF Leadership Institute is a very valuable experience that helped me acquire new skills and put the skills I had into perspective. What was the most valuable about the experience is the camaraderie and getting to know great individuals from various departments. The experience is very well-organized. Mo, Cindy and their team are exceptional in what they do”

February 15 2010
Rani Greige, M.D., M.P.H.
Director of Medical Education, Miami Children's Hospital