Randy Oostra Research Paper

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A healthcare leader I admire in our community is Randy Oostra. He is the president and CEO of ProMedica Health System. The reason I admire him is his communications to the public are sound positive and optimistic. McConnell (2016) describes one characteristic of an effective leader is that “leaders must be walking mission statements who make their visions come alive by talking about them with enthusiasm and conviction.” (p. 187). In my opinion, Randy exudes enthusiasm for improving the community. Randy was raised in a way that is relatable to many, including myself. He reflected upon his childhood in an interview with The Blade saying that “we were poor, but we didn’t know it.” (Blade, 2016). Knowing that he came from a modest background

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