Introduction In conversations with healthcare and public health leaders across the country and in other continents, the challenge isn't a lack of leadership capability. Instead, it's the shifting and increasingly complex operating reality that makes modern leadership more difficult. As we move toward 2026, pressures are mounting from all directions: economic uncertainty tightens every decision, workforce instability stretches organizational capacity, and ever-competitive priorities are strain...

Navigating Siloed Leadership: The Hidden Barrier Facing Healthcare Organizations in 2026