“If you don’t have BOLD leaders in charge of your transformation, and we’ve done research on this, the likelihood of you accomplishing the things you wanted to accomplish drops dramatically…You need someone who can imagine the change and that can actually make it happen. That’s what BOLD leaders do.”

In this episode Sammi Guseyn-Zade, Consultant with Aveus, talks with Chris Mahai. Chris founded and led Aveus for over 20 years. Her work has taken her around the world, giving her a unique perspective on how leaders drive material and positive outcomes in today’s global marketplace.

In her progressive corporate career, Chris held several senior-level positions at Cowles Media/Star Tribune and spent nearly 15 years in the financial services industry, including several executive positions at First Bank (now U.S. Bank). An active member of corporate & nonprofit boards, Chris has a legacy of investments in women-owned & led businesses.

Chris is the author of three books including the topic of this episode: BOLD: Essential Leadership For Transformative Change. Listen to hear what we mean by BOLD leadership in healthcare and why BOLD leaders are best positioned to drive the transformation required in healthcare today.

Memorable quotes from this episode:

“BOLD leaders think and act beyond the organization that exists today…they are frustrated by the status quo…Equally important to having a vision forward, they have the willingness to put their time and resources behind advancing the organization forward.”

Chris Mahai

“These are people who believe there is more available to the organization they are in than they are experiencing today. They have the belief and are able to convey it to others to get them to believe to.”

Chris Mahai