Being a Visible Leader with Sarasota Memorial Hospital CEO David Verinder

This week, we are speaking with David Verinder, President and CEO of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System. David has been CEO since 2014, leading one of the largest public health systems in the U.S, with some 1.5 million patient visits a year and more than 10,000 employees.  

Together, we speak about the power of leading by example, especially during the pandemic, growing and maintaining high-performing teams and the significant growth at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.  

3 Takeaways:

1. (07:10) Empower people to do their best and collaborate
2. (07:20) As a leader during hard times, you need to be visible
3. (10:15) Lead by example

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introducing David Verinder and how he got to SMH

(02:00) Pre-COVID, what were some of the biggest challenges?

(05:00) How did you help morale during COVID?

(08:30) As a leader, how did you deal with the stress during COVID?

(11:10) What does the future hold for SMH?

(13:55) What have you learned from your mentors?

(16:00) What do you look for in up and coming leaders?

(17:40) What drew you to be in healthcare?

(20:55) What continues to motivate you?

(24:00) Hot seat questions

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