Macon Magazine

ADVERTISEMENT Sam Macfie COLISEUM HEALTH SYSTEM Director of Business and Government Relations (478) 256-4101 cell Sam.macfie@hcahealthcare.com When you were younger, were you in leadership roles? I was reluctant to embrace the opportunity and responsibility of meaningful leadership until I was about 40. Then something clicked and established leaders helped me see that I had the ability to make a difference. Macon is fortunate to have a large number of young leaders from a variety of backgrounds. Our future depends on all of us helping them in any way that we can. What is your approach to leadership today? I strive to have a positive, respectful relationship with the people who are getting the work done. People agree to be led, whether at work or in a volunteer setting. They want a leader to help bring out the best in everyone. What are the 3 most important qualities of a good leader? Set a good and consistent example Be clear in the objectives Build and maintain trustworthy relationships based on mutual benefit AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2012 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER2013 In your opinion, what is the single biggest mistake a leader can make? To take oneself too seriously and forgetting that people invest their time and reputation in recommending and supporting leaders. What do you look for and how do you engage good people? I look for energy and enthusiasm for accomplishing the task at hand as well as a vision of a better world and a better way of doing things. I am fortunate to lead, work with and follow great people at Coliseum Health System and in the volunteer community, which includes: Communities in Schools of Central Georgia, Macon Middle Georgia Golf for Kids, United Way of Central Georgia, Museum of Aviation, Macon Film Festival, Macon Arts Alliance, Brickyard Collegiate and Central Georgia Technical College Foundation. MACON MAGAZINE I 69 67

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