Fall Conference Speakers and Handouts

Tim Hebert
CEO and Founder, Dirigo
Leading a Culture of Change
Thursday, September 25th  | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
The Emerging Healthcare Leader: Leading Self,
Leading Others and Leading Change
Thursday, September 25th  | 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Inspired by his childhood dream of becoming a superhero, he discovered his unique superpower: igniting leadership in others. With over thirty years of experience, he has become a champion of intentional leadership, promoting empowerment, innovation, and self-reliance.

Tim has successfully transformed companies, most notably Atrion as its CEO and Medicus IT as its Chief Revenue Officer. His leadership led to explosive growth, breakthrough performance, and healthy, vibrant workplace cultures. Now, he is the CEO and Founder of Dirigo, his twenty-third company, and a sought-after keynote speaker on leadership and change.

Despite battling dyslexia, Tim is a published author of "The Intentional Leader" and has contributed hundreds of articles and blogs. He serves on numerous boards and is a United States Air Force veteran.

Tim is an adventurer who always seeks new challenges and keeps his office stocked with Diet Coke.

Laurie Baedke
Speaker and Author
The Emerging Healthcare Leader: Leading Self, Leading Others and Leading Change
Thursday, September 25th  | 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Resilient Leadership: The Role of Well-being in Individual and Organizational Performance
Thursday, September 25th  | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Laurie K. Baedke is a well-regarded speaker at international healthcare and continuing medical education conferences, and the host of a weekly leadership podcast, The Growth Edge. She holds a master's degree in healthcare administration and is a board-certified fellow of both the American College of Healthcare Executives and the American College of Medical Practice Executives. She has written two editions of a book, The Emerging Healthcare Leader: A Field Guide. In 2017, Ms. Baedke contributed a chapter titled "The Clinician Entrepreneur" to a book published by Oxford Press titled The Handbook of Private Practice. Her most recent book, Mentor Coach Lead to Peak Professional Performance was released in February, 2023.