Hosted by Christy Bray

Episode Eleven: People First Leadership: Rethinking Healthcare Workforce Strategies with Amy Lafko

For this eleventh episode of PracticeLink Media Network’s “Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent” podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Amy Lafko, leadership and organizational design expert, speaker, author, and founder of Cairn Consulting Solutions, LLC. 

Together Christy and Amy discuss leadership mindset and development, the importance of staying curious, workforce strategies and much, much more!

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ABOUT THE WORKFORCE WISDOM PODCAST

This ongoing series, hosted by veteran healthcare recruitment specialist Christy Bray, focuses on the latest trends in the healthcare recruitment industry and showcases innovative strategies, success stories and fresh perspectives in healthcare recruitment. These episodes, released every Thursday, consist of Christy leading an in-depth, thoughtful discussion with a recognized industry-leading healthcare professional exploring the challenges of healthcare recruitment and beyond. Whether you’re a seasoned recruiter or just starting out, this podcast will help you discover how the experts are reshaping the industry, leveraging technology and fostering inclusive hiring practices.

AMY LAFKO, TODAY’S PODCAST GUEST

Amy Lafko is a leadership and organizational design expert, mainstage speaker, author, and facilitator. Known for her “People First” method, she brings a step-by-step process to put employee engagement and empowerment into practice. Having spent 20+ years in healthcare leadership roles, her work is inspired by her personal transformation as a leader.  That inspiration and her energy is multiplied every time she assists someone with their own shift in mindset and intentions. Her book, People First: A Proven Method for an Exceptional Healthcare Practice was an Amazon bestselling new release. In addition to founding Cairn Consulting Solutions, LLC and being certified in TTI Success Insights DISC, Driving Forces, Emotional Intelligence, and the Hartman Index (Acumen).  Amy has earned her MSPT from Ithaca College, her MBA from Loyola University of MD. For more information on Amy’s advisory services and leadership programs, visit www.cairncs.com. To inquire about Speaking and to sign up for notifications on Amy’s book, visit www.amylafko.com.

ABOUT THE HOST

Christy Bray currently serves as the Chief Strategy Officer for PracticeLink, a leading platform in healthcare recruitment. Christy has extensive experience in the healthcare industry, including VP of Provider Talent at Ardent Health Services, AVP of Provider Recruitment at Lifepoint Health and Physician Recruiter and Senior Consultant at Banner Health. She is skilled in provider relations, team building, process improvement, staffing solutions and previously served in several committee roles for the Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment (AAPPR).