Posts by Karen Finnin
Mentorship in Human Performance Healthcare: How to Develop and Support Your Team
Great healthcare teams don’t just happen—they are built. As a leader in human performance healthcare, one of your most important roles is to mentor and develop your team. The best health professionals are not just clinically skilled—they are also engaged, motivated, and continuously learning. Effective mentorship doesn’t mean micromanaging. It’s about providing guidance while fostering…
Read MoreCreating a Strong Culture in Human Performance Healthcare Teams
In elite sports, a team’s culture can make or break its success—and the same applies to the healthcare teams that support them. A high-functioning healthcare department is more than just a group of skilled professionals. It is a cohesive, engaged, and aligned team where every member contributes to a shared vision of athlete care and…
Read MoreBuilding Leadership Capabilities in Human Performance Healthcare
Many leaders in human performance strive for perfection—to have all the answers, make flawless decisions, and maintain control. However, research suggests that effective leadership isn’t about perfection—it’s about adaptability, humility, and collaboration. Building leadership in human performance healthcare is therefore far more complex than perfection. In elite sports, where uncertainty, change, and high-pressure decisions are…
Read MoreThe Complexity of Leadership in Human Performance Healthcare
Leadership in human performance healthcare is unlike leadership in other industries. In elite sports, healthcare teams operate in high-stakes, fast-moving environments where athletes, coaches, and medical professionals must collaborate seamlessly. Traditional leadership models—where authority flows from the top down—don’t work in these settings. Instead, leaders in human performance healthcare must balance expertise, adaptability, and collaboration…
Read MoreBuild a High-Quality Human Performance Team for Elite Athletes – Ten Pillars for Success
In elite sport, healthcare teams play a critical role in optimizing athlete performance. However, these teams often face challenges beyond clinical expertise. Leaders of human performance teams are usually skilled health professionals, but they may lack the business, systems, and leadership knowledge required to maximize team efficiency. Without strong leadership and well-defined systems, healthcare teams…
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