Audiobook Excerpt and Praise from Senior Healthcare Executives

"Strategic leadership in healthcare has always been critical, but perhaps never more important than during this transformative time.  Mark Van Sumeren tells a riveting story that examines the roles of the Board and management, and how leaders' day-to-day judgment, along with the pace and timing of decision-making impact performance and strategic outcomes.  I highly recommend this to all leaders seeking valuable insights to improve their leadership and results."

Nancy Schlichting President and CEO, Henry Ford Health System (Retired) Director at Baxter International and Encompass Health Trustee of Duke University  Chair of Duke University Health System Board of Directors

“Mark has penned an artful book that successfully captures the critical challenges large health systems face today, providing important observations from both governance and management perspectives.  He showcases the age-old balance of mission vs. margin that has challenged non-profit health systems for years but adds an appropriate spotlight on the reality that the current pace of change in healthcare demands bold action in order for systems not already financially vibrant to survive. He correctly emphasizes that proper prioritization of major initiatives and the "need for speed" in decision-making are no longer optional.”

Jim Molloy Executive Vice President, CFO and Treasurer, Ochsner Health System Former Managing Director and Head of Not-for-profit Healthcare, Citi

“Mark Van Sumeren’s new book ‘Strategic Leadership When Time is the Constraint …,’ provides a sense of optimism about the opportunity to elevate the performance of our health system governing boards.   With his creative narrative, the story of Horizon Valley Health System provides ‘lessons learned’ from the best board relationships and turnaround experiences I’ve participated in as a former Chief Financial Officer at three major academic medical centers over the past thirty years.”  

David Kirshner  Managing Director, LogicSource Inc. Former Executive Vice President and CFO, Lifespan