Welcome
Welcome to the SOM Leadership Program! The CU THRIVE Leadership Program was created because we recognized a gap — while the evidence for strong leadership in healthcare is clear, there has been no program tailored specifically to the unique needs of CU SOM leaders.
Strong leadership matters: it shapes whether team members feel valued and included, whether leaders communicate openly and transparently, whether they actively seek input, support professional growth, and express genuine appreciation for their team's contributions — all of which can meaningfully influence whether our faculty and staff thrive or struggle with burnout.
This program, supported by the CU THRIVE Center for Workplace Well-being Research, is designed for CU SOM leaders who are ready to grow. Over six months, you will engage in short skill-building lessons, real-world leadership challenges to practice on the job, and peer group sessions every two weeks to share what's working and work through challenges together — all grounded in evidence-based practices proven to support well-being and reduce burnout.
Thank you for being part of building a stronger, healthier School of Medicine — starting with how we lead.
Key Learning Objectives
- Describe core leadership behaviors that reduce burnout and increase professional satisfaction.
- Apply core leadership behaviors through structured on-the-job challenges.
- Use self-reflection to identify strengths and guide ongoing leadership development.
- Collaborate with peers to share challenges, strategies, and lessons learned.
This program was developed by faculty at the Centers for Health, Work & Environment at the Colorado School of Public Health in collaboration with faculty from the CU THRIVE: Center for Workplace Well-being Research.