1st Edition
The Next Healthcare Leader 50 Lessons for a Successful Career in a Changing Industry
Introduction
Lesson 1: Understand the Landscape of Healthcare Leadership
Lesson 2: Explore the Different Sectors of Healthcare
Lesson 3: Know Your Purpose
Lesson 4: Align Your Education with Your Goals
Lesson 5: Practice Professionalism Early
Lesson 6: Start Career Conversations Now
Lesson 7: Be Thoughtful About Academic Advice
Lesson 8: Join Professional Associations Early
Lesson 9: Connect with Current Leaders
Lesson 10: Make the Most of Your Internship
Lesson 11: Gain Experience as Early as Possible
Lesson 12: Understand How Hiring Really Works
Lesson 13: Be Open to Relocating
Lesson 14: Explore Hospital Administration Career Paths
Lesson 15: Be Willing to Start Small
Lesson 16: Choose the Right Organizations
Lesson 17: Look for Growth-Oriented Organizations
Lesson 18: Find Mentors and Supportive Supervisors
Lesson 19: Ask for Feedback – Not Just Praise
Lesson 20: Avoid Frequent Job Hopping
Lesson 21: Build Your Resume, Online Profile, and Personal Story
Lesson 22: Prepare to Interview with Confidence
Lesson 23: Choose Roles That Support Your Long-Term Goals
Lesson 24: Stay the Course When It Gets Hard
Lesson 25: Learn from Failure, Don’t Fear It
Lesson 26: Know What It Takes
Lesson 27: Choose Balance Over Burnout
Lesson 28: Keep Things Manageable
Lesson 29: Be Careful When Considering a Doctorate
Lesson 30: Be Positive
Lesson 31: Build Relationships That Last
Lesson 32: Be the Calm at the Center of the Storm
Lesson 33: Lead with Language – Not Ego
Lesson 34: Make Others Successful
Lesson 35: Know When to Leave
Lesson 36: Conquer Career Transitions
Lesson 37: Consider a Coach
Lesson 38: Craft a Personal Leadership Philosophy
Lesson 39: Handle Burnout Well
Lesson 40: Build Your Career Like a Portfolio
Lesson 41: Stay Ahead of Healthcare Trends
Lesson 42: Understand AI and Digital Health
Lesson 43: Navigate the Transition from Clinician to Leader
Lesson 44: Read the Culture Before You Lead
Lesson 45: Influence without Authority
Lesson 46: Learn to Have Hard Conversations
Lesson 47: Manage Up Effectively
Lesson 48: Think Legacy, Not Just Ladder
Lesson 49: Prepare to Pass the Baton
Lesson 50: Be the Leader Healthcare Needs Next
Epilogue: The Next Step Is Yours
Biography
Matthew Bogner, DHA, MPH is an Associate Teaching Professor at Wichita State University in the College of Health Professions. He teaches in the Master of Health Administration (MHA), Master of Aging Studies, and undergraduate health management programs. He also serves as coordinator of the MHA practicum and capstone experience.
Before entering academia, Dr. Bogner served as a healthcare executive for over 20 years, including more than a decade as Chief Executive Officer of a multi-service retirement community. His leadership in long-term care earned multiple PEAK Awards from the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services and recognition from LeadingAge Kansas.
Dr. Bogner holds a Doctor of Health Administration from Central Michigan University and a Master of Public Health from Wichita State University. He is an active researcher, peer reviewer for The Gerontologist and Geriatric Nursing, and a textbook reviewer for Springer Publishing.
As a mentor to hundreds of students and interns, Dr. Bogner brings practical wisdom, empathy, and a student-centered voice to his writing—reflecting the realities, aspirations, and anxieties of the next generation of healthcare leaders.
