Laurie Baedke

Laurie Baedke, an executive coach and best-selling author, shares her expertise on stepping outside comfort zones to achieve personal and professional growth. She and Dr. Michael Maddaus discuss the challenges of promoting high performers to leadership without adequate training in critical skills like communication and accountability. They emphasize the importance of connection and mentorship to combat isolation in healthcare, and explore how authenticity and community can empower surgical leaders for greater success.