title: The jester of leadership.
abstract: Innovation can be stifled in hierarchical organizations, filled with traditions and rules. One organization created space for an individual whose position required stimulating professionals through scenarios and storytelling, being a disruptive force for keeping the spiritual and innovative health resiliency of its workforce alive. This role is described.
authors.forename: Michael R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Bleich
mesh_terms: D018166:Health Care Reform; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D008923:Missouri; D033262:Narration; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D013192:Staff Development; D014925:Wit and Humor as Topic