Acting as a transformational leader, Maggie Finke exemplifies the organizational Core Values in every interaction with staff, patients, families, visitors, and peers alike. She naturally exudes a considerable degree of compassion that brings only comfort and solace to anyone in her company. She cares deeply for each staff member and goes far above and beyond to not only empathize with staff but to also offer them sound advice, guidance, and access to resources while ensuring their personal safety and well-being. Often, these scenarios are quite sensitive in nature for the employee and Maggie naturally exercises much caution and confidentiality. She also dutifully follows up with the employee to provide continued support, reassurance, advocacy, and encouragement. Without falter, Maggie is a true champion for each of her direct reports and has an unwavering faith and belief that any intention is undoubtedly worth the effort to ensure a safe, productive, and inspiring work environment for the team’s success.

Another compelling attribute of Maggie’s leadership style is her enthusiasm. Her degree of energy and zest is unmatched as she eagerly offers her full attention and commitment to any endeavor she undertakes or is presented with. Her peers count on her as an expert in her field and often rely on Maggie for her skillful and proficient guidance on a vast assortment of topics including clinical acumen, policy & procedures, CBA, Kronos, conflict resolution, HR-related issues, high-risk patients, financial stewardship and much more! She has an extensive skillset, knowledge base, and historical recollection of common and less frequent leadership events that require a well-versed and adept leadership response.

Another hallmark characteristic of Maggie’s leadership style is her savvy yet analytic investigatory prowess. Rest assured, no stone is left unturned when Maggie accepts a challenge as she will pursue every possible solution in a steadfast and logical fashion. She is indisputably a subject matter expert on each facet and key domain of her role such as quality, safety, patient experience, professional practice, and business acumen, and works tirelessly to be the very best representation of an exemplary leader. Maggie’s contribution to CNH is immeasurable. She is truly deserving of this immense recognition for her enduring qualities as a transformational leader!