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 Services

• How Essentialism helps leaders focus on “less but better”

• The role of appreciation and gratitude in effective leadership

• Balancing professional ambition with personal life and parenting

• Strategies to avoid burnout in healthcare leadership

• Overcoming challenges of people pleasing and social media pressures

• Why intentional living is a career advantage in healthcare

Episode Highlights:

00:39 Meet Greg March: From PT to VP
01:34 Greg's Leadership Journey
03:12 Challenges and Opportunities in Healthcare
07:24 Parenting Principles in Leadership
14:04 Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
15:40 Balancing Priorities in Leadership
17:54 The Struggle with Fun and Self-Help
18:27 Embracing “Less but Better”
20:14 The Challenge of People Pleasing
21:10 Focus on the Good Stuff: The Power of Appreciation
22:59 Living Intentionally
25:32 Navigating Social Media Pressures
27:16 Healthcare Challenges and Leadership
31:41 Advice for Younger Generations
35:14 Podcast Conclusion and Future Plans

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Connect with Greg March:

LinkedIn: Greg March