Healthcare Leadership Development Speaker
A healthcare leadership speaker who helps audiences move from knowing leadership principles to actually changing leadership behaviors
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Leaders are facing many challenges in getting the best from their team members. As a result, this presentation focuses on how to be the leader worth following with leadership secrets of positive accountability that build employee engagement with confidence and success.
Speaker, Author, and Coach
"We help participants understand why, engage, practice and apply."
From Stephen's background in employee selection, engagement, and leadership, he knows companies live and die based on their ability to:
- identify and select ideal employees and leaders
- develop and grow highly engaged employees and leaders
- empower them with the systems and skills to create and deliver outstanding customer value
Stephen Moulton is President and Healthcare Leadership Coach, Author, & Speaker at Action Insight. Author of The CEO’s Advantage, 7 Keys for Hiring Extraordinary Leaders, and his newest books Leadership - A Brain Friendly Guide, Leadership Competencies - A Brain Friendly Guide, and the forthcoming book Engage.
There’s an old cliché that “our people are our most important asset,” but unfortunately, that is just not true for many organizations. Apathetic leaders and employees turn off customers and patients, cause strife, attract lawsuits, and cost a fortune.
“The right employees, in the right positions, doing the right things well, are your most important asset. Application of key leadership skill that make you a leader worth following through Accountability and Employee Engagement are crucial to your success.”
Stephen’s presentations draw upon over 25-years of experience as a Human Resource professional and leader and on going research. He has driven domestic and international Human Resource initiatives for large organizations, hospitals and hospital systems.
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Healthcare Leadership Speaker Presentations
Healthcare Leadership Presentation Overviews
From Leadership Knowledge to Leadership Impact: Building Healthcare Leaders Who Create Lasting Change
Healthcare organizations need leaders who can do more than manage operations—they need leaders who build trust, develop people, and create environments where teams thrive. This presentation helps healthcare executives understand the behaviors that separate effective leaders from exceptional leaders.
Key takeaways include:
- Why leadership development often fails and what it takes to create measurable, lasting behavior change.
- The critical leadership behaviors that drive healthcare success, including communication, accountability, trust, and developing others.
- How stakeholder feedback accelerates growth by helping leaders see the impact of their behaviors on those around them.
- Why leadership is a relationship—not just a role—and how stronger connections improve team performance and engagement.
- Practical strategies executives can apply immediately to strengthen their influence, elevate their teams, and build the next generation of healthcare leaders.
This session moves beyond inspiration by providing healthcare leaders with actionable insights they can use to improve how they lead every day.
Why Leadership Development Fails: Moving Beyond Training to Create Lasting Leadership Change
Healthcare organizations invest significant time and resources into developing leaders, yet many leadership programs produce short-term inspiration without long-term improvement. This presentation explores why traditional approaches often fail to create sustained behavior change and what healthcare executives can do differently.
Key takeaways include:
- Why traditional leadership development programs struggle to create lasting results—because knowledge, skills, and one-time training rarely translate into changed leadership behaviors.
- The gap between knowing what leaders should do and consistently doing it in the real-world pressures of healthcare environments.
- How leadership growth requires focused behavior change, accountability, and reinforcement over time—not just workshops and assessments.
- Why stakeholder involvement is essential to helping leaders understand their impact and build the trust required for meaningful improvement.
- A practical framework for developing leaders who create measurable results by turning leadership insights into daily actions, stronger relationships, and improved team performance.
This presentation helps healthcare executives rethink leadership development and create a more effective approach to building leaders who truly improve over time.
How Did All These Crazy People Get Hired?
According to the Harvard Business Review 40% of leaders fail in the first 18 months.
Another study suggested that 46% of new hires totally fail in the first 18 months and another 35% are only marginal to fair performers. As a result, Stephen will draw on concepts from his book and speak on five reasons only 19% of new hires are good or outstanding performers and what to do about it.
In this fun and informative presentation you will learn about the three “A’s” to consider when hiring a candidate: Attitude, Alignment, and Aptitude. Without a good match in each, a candidate will be a disappointment or maybe even a costly hiring mistake.
“Stephen is a natural speaker. His passion for what he does shines through in his presentations. He understands the unique needs of healthcare and he delivers informative and engaging presentations. He isn’t a professional speaker, he is a professional who speaks, and his high energy level never fails to get participants involved.”
"Stephen recently spoke at our CHAHRM conference and he was engaging, energetic and interactive with attendees. His insights into the challenges and solutions on Millennials and feedback were leading edge and spot on. His presentation helped me better understand not only what Millennials need but also how to be a more effective leader."
“I’ve had the pleasure of hosting two talks for my community with Stephen Moulton and have been amazed by the level of preparation he’s done to deliver loads of unique information. I’m so impressed how Steve reveals best practices that save others time that’s usually wasted on trial-and-error. There’s always at least three things I hear from Steve that I’ve never heard anywhere, and I often find myself recalling this info, sharing it with a colleague or using it later in my work.”
"I want to congratulate you enthusiastically on your presentation at our conference. I have been with NAS over sixteen years as a regional manager and sales trainer. In both positions I have realized the extreme importance of the selection process. Over the years I have heard so many generalities of little value that your presentation was especially welcome and satisfying. I will be entering the interviews with more confidence and feel I will make a better selection. Thanks for your great information and insight."
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Topic Areas: Effective Leadership, Feedback, Performance Management, Executive Selection, Emotional Intelligence, How to Hire Great People