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Dr. John Noseworthy

Mayo Clinic, CEO Emeritus
EPISODE 124

Improve what’s already working

Today’s guest is Dr. John Noseworthy, CEO Emeritus of Mayo Clinic.

People come from all over the world to get treatment at the Mayo Clinic. It’s always ranked at or near the top of the best hospitals in the country. 

And it takes a special leader to step into an established organization with a sterling reputation – and make it even better.

And Dr. Noseworthy is a special leader!

He knew it was critical not only to keep that level of excellence but also to build on it. In his ten years at the helm, he relentlessly drove out inefficiency and waste. That freed up resources they could reinvest in even more of the research and care they’re known for. 

Now, it wasn’t easy. Change never is! And that’s especially true in an organization like Mayo where people already feel like things are working well.

But a great leader drives change even in high performing organizations.

Listen to learn how John does it, and how you can do it, too.

You’ll also learn:

  • How to spot and eliminate inefficiency, even in a high-performing culture
  • Advice for young people who want to find a satisfying career 
  • Practical tips for helping subject-matter experts understand business principles
  • What he would do about the US healthcare system if he had a magic wand

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Clips

  • Cultivate customer care and teamwork
    Dr. John Noseworthy
    Dr. John Noseworthy
    Mayo Clinic, CEO Emeritus
  • Don’t ravage your culture when you restructure your business
    Dr. John Noseworthy
    Dr. John Noseworthy
    Mayo Clinic, CEO Emeritus
  • Teach your people the money side of business
    Dr. John Noseworthy
    Dr. John Noseworthy
    Mayo Clinic, CEO Emeritus
  • Never be the brightest person in the room
    Dr. John Noseworthy
    Dr. John Noseworthy
    Mayo Clinic, CEO Emeritus
  • Tell the world what your business does
    Dr. John Noseworthy
    Dr. John Noseworthy
    Mayo Clinic, CEO Emeritus
  • Know who you are
    Dr. John Noseworthy
    Dr. John Noseworthy
    Mayo Clinic, CEO Emeritus
  • Use your mistakes to move forward
    Dr. John Noseworthy
    Dr. John Noseworthy
    Mayo Clinic, CEO Emeritus
  • Learn how to listen well
    Dr. John Noseworthy
    Dr. John Noseworthy
    Mayo Clinic, CEO Emeritus

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