Lean Healthcare: Building a Leadership System for High Reliability is a must-read for healthcare leaders seeking to achieve operational excellence and clinical consistency through the power of Lean thinking. Drawing on over two decades of Lean implementation in healthcare, this groundbreaking book reveals why some efforts succeed and sustain—while others fade. With a clear thesis—that high-reliability healthcare systems develop a leadership advantage by intentionally cultivating Lean leaders at every level —this book offers a practical, role-specific roadmap for transforming culture, operations, and outcomes. From the frontlines to the C-suite, readers will learn how to: Build and sustain a Lean leadership system that fosters continuous improvement - Coach and develop Lean thinking in frontline teams, supervisors, managers, and executives - Engage physicians as key partners in leadership and improvement - Navigate common pitfalls and build an environment where Lean principles thrive Featuring case insights, actionable tools, and a robust leadership development roadmap, this book is an essential resource for healthcare executives, managers, Lean practitioners, and improvement teams who are ready to move beyond isolated improvement efforts and build a leadership system that sustains transformation .