Mike Niehoff M.D.

Admit it, I scored a hat trick on this one, funny and on topic and has a dog.

Think of a negotiation you had in the past.  What was the goal?  I used to try to win, win as much as I could.

I am sure you have solved more than one problem in a work environment or among friends.  What is the process?  For me it used to be either getting together and doing a quick assessment and brainstorm to come up with a solution, usually quick and decisive.  How about you? 

How did that work out for you?  For me, not so well a lot of the time. 

OK, so this cartoon has nothing to do with finance, but I do love dog homework jokes.

What is your view, at this stage of your career, of the role of a physician has participating in finance decisions in their practice?  Should you just outsource it to the business “professional” or take control?  Has the term “Value Based Care” entered the c…[Read more]

This doesn’t have much to do with leadership, but I like dogs and dog cartoons so I couldn’t resist.

What is your experience with leadership?  How do you view your own leadership style at this point in your career?  Give us a thought about what make a good leader?  Come back at the end of the first section and add to your thoughts.

Welcome to the Business of Medicine Program.  Remember going to the new school and having to stand up and introduce yourself.  Now is your chance!

What is your experience with leadership?  How do you view your own leadership style at this point in your career?  Give us a thought about what make a good leader?