(#78) Physical Therapist to Vice President with Greg March

05/09/2025 35 min Episodio 78

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In this inspiring episode of Healthy Careers, host Maddie Traylor sits down with Greg March, a former Physical Therapist who rapidly advanced to become VP of Ancillary Services in Orthopedics and Spine. Greg opens up about the books that transformed his mindset and leadership style, and how intentional living, appreciation, and focus have shaped his journey from clinician to healthcare executive.Drawing lessons from “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less” by Greg McKeown and “Focus on the Good Stuff: The Power of Appreciation” by Mike Robbins, Greg shares how healthcare leaders can prioritize what truly matters, avoid burnout, and lead with gratitude. The conversation explores the intersection of leadership, mindset, and personal growth, offering actionable insights for professionals navigating the fast-paced healthcare business world.For healthcare recruiters, practice managers, physicians, and executives, this episode highlights why mindset is as important as skill set when it comes to career advancement, team leadership, and organizational success.Key Takeaways:Greg March’s journey from Physical Therapist to VP of Ancillary ServicesHow Essentialism helps leaders focus on “less but better”The role of appreciation and gratitude in effective leadershipBalancing professional ambition with personal life and parentingStrategies to avoid burnout in healthcare leadershipOvercoming challenges of people pleasing and social media pressuresWhy intentional living is a career advantage in healthcareEpisode Highlights:00:39 Meet Greg March: From PT to VP01:34 Greg's Leadership Journey03:12 Challenges and Opportunities in Healthcare07:24 Parenting Principles in Leadership14:04 Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less15:40 Balancing Priorities in Leadership17:54 The Struggle with Fun and Self-Help18:27 Embracing “Less but Better”20:14 The Challenge of People Pleasing21:10 Focus on the Good Stuff: The Power of Appreciation22:59 Living Intentionally25:32 Navigating Social Media Pressures27:16 Healthcare Challenges and Leadership31:41 Advice for Younger Generations35:14 Podcast Conclusion and Future PlansKeywords:Greg March healthcare leadership,Books that changed mindset healthcare,Essentialism in leadership podcast,Focus on the Good Stuff Mike Robbins,Healthcare executive career growth,Mindset shifts for physicians and leaders,From physical therapist to VP,Healthcare recruiter podcast inspiration,Leadership balance in healthcare,Avoiding burnout as a healthcare leader,Mindful leadership in healthcare,Healthcare recruiting agency,Flat fee healthcare recruiter,Nurse practitioner and physician assistant recruiter,Surgeon and orthopedic staffing agency,Medical office and billing staff recruitment,Connect with Greg March:LinkedIn: Greg March

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