The Front-Line Leader : Jossey-Bass : 9781118933343 : 1118933346 : 23 Dec 2014 : "As President and CEO at Scripps Health, one of America's most prestigious health systems, Chris Van Gorder has presided over a dramatic turnaround, catapulting Scripps from near bankruptcy to a dominant market position. While hospitals and health systems ationwide have laid people off or are closing their doors, Scripps is financially healthy, has added almost 5,000 employees, and has developed a reputation as a marquee employer, recognized year after year by Fortune Magazine, Working Mother, the AARP, and othersas a "Best Places to Work." What are the secrets to this remarkable story, and what can other leaders and businesses learn from Van Gorder's success as a leader?Van Gorder traces his track record to his background as a California police officer,and The Frontline Leader shares the leadership techniques learned from his service, grounded in the philosophy of responsibility, honesty, and public servi