Laurie K. Baedke, MHA, FACHE, FACMPE, is a faculty member, director of healthcare leadership programs, and program director for the Executive MBA in Healthcare Management at Creighton University. Baedke, a frequent presenter and facilitator at national healthcare conferences, has expertise in medical practice management, leadership development, organizational change, emotional intelligence, and strengths-based leadership. She has been certified by Gallup as a strengths performance coach since 2006.