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You don’t have to be on a basketball court to know what it means to be under pressure.
In this episode of Designing Healthcare That Cares, Dr. Laura Suttin talks with Coach Mark Gottfried, a nationally recognized NCAA coach turned motivational speaker, about the parallels between leading a team of athletes and leading a team of healthcare professionals.
Mark opens up about his decades on the sidelines—400 wins, national championships, and the lessons that stuck long after the buzzer sounded. He shares how his Get It Done mindset—rooted in Grit, Integrity, and Desire—applies just as much to the OR or the nursing floor as it does to the court.
They talk about what it really means to lead from the heart: being willing to cheer others on, to keep your values front and center, and to celebrate the small wins we often overlook. Because in healthcare—just like in sports—success isn’t just about doing more. It’s about doing it together.
It’s a conversation that feels like a locker room pep talk meets a leadership retreat—filled with humility, laughter, and lessons you’ll carry long after you listen.
Top 3 Takeaways
- Lead with Grit, Integrity, and Desire. Mark’s GID philosophy reminds us that mindset and values—not perfection—fuel real progress.
- Celebrate the Small Wins. Success stacks slowly; the moments we pause to appreciate are the ones that sustain us.
- Put Team Before Self. True leadership isn’t about standing out—it’s about helping others rise.
About the Guest
Coach Mark Gottfried is a former NCAA head coach with more than 400 career wins across Murray State, Alabama, and NC State, and a member of UCLA’s 1995 National Championship staff. Today, he inspires audiences across the country through his Get It Done leadership philosophy, teaching others how grit, integrity, and desire drive success both on and off the court.
🌐 coachmarkgottfried.com
🎧 The Coach Mark Gottfried Show
About the Show
Designing Healthcare That Cares is where leadership meets humanity. Hosted by Dr. Laura Suttin, the show explores what happens when compassion, connection, and courage come together to transform how we care—for our patients, our teams, and ourselves.
About the Host
Dr. Laura Suttin is a physician, leadership coach, and lifelong advocate for designing systems that truly care. After years of navigating the complexities of healthcare, she realized that compassion and connection aren’t just nice-to-haves—they’re the foundation of great medicine.
Today, Laura brings that vision to life through her work as a consultant, speaker, and host of Designing Healthcare That Cares. She helps healthcare leaders and clinicians rediscover their purpose, build resilient teams, and lead with both strategy and soul.
When she’s not interviewing changemakers or guiding organizations, you can find her sharing stories that remind us all why we got into medicine in the first place—to make a difference, together.
🌐 Website: drlaurasuttin.com
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-suttin-md/
📸 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purposefulMD
The Designing Healthcare That Cares Podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or professional advice. Always consult qualified professionals regarding personal or organizational decisions.
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