Joe Tye

Joe Tye is Head Coach of Values Coach America, which provides consulting, coaching, and training on values-based life and leadership skills for organizations across North America. The Values Coach course on The Twelve Core Action Values has been adopted by more than a dozen U.S. hospitals (as well as organizations in industries other than healthcare) as the basis for intensive culture transformation initiatives. Prior to founding Values Coach in 1994, Joe was chief operating officer for a large community teaching hospital. He was also founding president of the Association of Air Medical Services and a leading activist fighting against unethical tobacco industry marketing practices. He is the author of eight books, including The Healing Tree and companion study guide Healing the Hospital. Joe earned a masters degree in hospital and health administration from The University of Iowa and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he served as class co-president.

Joe is a dynamic, passionate and entertaining speaker with a powerful message to deliver. His presentations are packed with unique insights and practical ideas, richly illustrated by real-world examples, and spiced with humor and stories. Every program is enhanced with a generous package of take-home resources. The following topics are available as a keynote, seminar, or leadership retreat.

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