I’m not just reading this book. I’m actively applying it.

As a private practice physician, when you apply these principles to the business side of your practice, the impact is clear: stronger leadership, more efficient operations, and a better patient experience.

One of the most important takeaways:
AI will enhance you, not replace you.

We’ve seen this before with major technology shifts. What’s different now is the speed and the expectations that come with it. From a business standpoint, practices that learn how to use AI effectively will operate more efficiently than those that do not.

What makes this book valuable is that it starts in the right place:
Strategy first, technology second.

The goal is not to add AI.
The goal is to eliminate low-value work, so your team can focus on high-value work, including patient experience, communication, and operational excellence.

That is where private practices have a real advantage.

The author also shares data from interviews with over 200 executives:

• 100% said AI is the future
• 100% said their companies will adopt it
• Yet at the time of writing, 5% had done nothing

That gap is important. It tells you where things are going and how many practices have not taken action yet. This creates a real opportunity to get ahead if you do.

There is also a very practical component. The CRIT framework (context, role, interview, task) is a simple way to guide how you interact with AI. I have used this approach myself and found it extremely helpful in improving the quality of outputs and saving time.

Another point that really resonated with me:
you cannot remove the human element from the strategy.

I recently listened to a presentation that was clearly written using AI. The speaker read it almost word for word, and you could feel it. The phrasing was slightly off, the tone did not match, and it missed the nuance of the audience. It was a good reminder:

AI can support the work, but it cannot replace human judgment, experience, and connection.

That is especially true in healthcare.

The book also reinforces core fundamentals:

• Focus on the 20% that drives 80% of results
• Align your team around clear priorities
• Break down execution into manageable steps

   

I also appreciated the “20%” summaries at the end of each chapter. They are practical and respectful of a busy schedule.

This is a leadership book that can be applied to modern practice.

If you are looking for ways to streamline operations, reduce unnecessary workload, and run a more focused, efficient, and profitable business, this is a valuable resource.

Used correctly, AI becomes a tool that supports your team, not something that replaces the thinking behind your practice.

And that distinction matters.

Book Review by Laura Woodard: The AI Driven Leader by Geoff Woods

Founder and CEO, GrassRoots Medical Marketing