David Wright is joined by Maruf Haider, Interim Chief Medical Information Officer for Digital and Virtual Health of Carilion Clinic, to discuss what it takes to lead digital health inside complex healthcare systems. Maruf shares how his background as a practicing physician shapes his leadership approach, why technology alone cannot fix systemic issues, and how trust, clarity, and adaptability determine whether digital initiatives succeed at scale.
Key Takeaways:
00:00 Introduction.
02:20 Leadership is where healthcare, technology, and people intersect.
07:45 Hardest problems are often systemic, not purely clinical decisions.
10:12 Clinical practice keeps innovation and leadership grounded in reality.
11:09 Clarity on the problem builds trust and alignment.
12:48 Authenticity and speaking up early strengthen leadership effectiveness.
20:56 Transitions clarify identity, focus, and future direction.
24:55 Parenting insights reframe behavior as communication in leadership.
31:44 Vision centers on low-friction change and psychological safety.
36:12 AI’s real differentiator will be trusted systems, not algorithms.
Resources Mentioned:
“Good Inside” by Dr. Becky Kennedy
“The Creativity Code” by Marcus du Sautoy
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