Virtua Health CEO Dennis Pullin Releases Leadership Book

Dennis W. Pullin, president and CEO of Virtua Health and a nationally recognized healthcare leader, has written a new book for emerging and established leaders across industries. Titled “Suited for Leadership: How to Show Up with Purpose to Have Lasting Impact” and published by Brave Healer Publishing, the book contains invaluable guidance based on Pullin’s extensive experience.

“Suited for Leadership” is available in hardcover, paperback, and digital format; all proceeds from book sales will directly support Virtua Health’s umbrella of food access programs, including the Eat Well Mobile Grocery Store and Eat Well Mobile Farmers Market. In the 24 hours following its April 8 release, “Suited for Leadership” topped Amazon’s Hot New Releases lists for the Leadership Training and Workplace Culture categories.

In the 24-chapter book, Pullin examines how true leadership, much like a well-fitted suit, is about embodying essential traits, customizing your personal style, noticing the details, and projecting confidence and trust. Each chapter is a call to action backed by curated stories from Pullin’s accomplished career. Highlights include “Be Fearlessly Authentic,” “Surround Yourself with Impactful People,” and “Build Your Emotional Intelligence.”

Pullin also explores how impactful leaders can emerge from a variety of backgrounds and circumstances. His personal journey, from his Texas roots to the helm of southern New Jersey’s largest health system, provides a compelling backdrop to his insights and helps illuminate his passionate advocacy for health equity.

Adam Schechter, chairman and CEO of Labcorp, wrote the foreword, stating: “In this book, Dennis draws you in with his humanity and insights.” “Suited for Leadership” is dedicated to Pullin’s late parents.

Early Praise for “Suited for Leadership”

“Suited for Leadership is a book that leaders at all organizational levels should read. It provides a lens into why purpose, responsibility, and impact are the drivers for world-class leadership but does so in a personal way through Dennis’s experiences. It does not prescribe the steps for you. Rather, it makes you reflect on your own leadership journey.” – Ken Samet, President and CEO, MedStar Health.

“Leadership isn’t about titles; it’s about authenticity, resilience, and the courage to lift others as you climb. Dennis Pullin offers invaluable insights for leaders at every stage, helping them navigate doubt and lead with purpose. An inspiring read for any leader looking to make a difference.” – Geoff Martha, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Medtronic

“Suited for leadership is a phrase often thrown around, but here it’s dissected with candid precision of a life lived with balance, offering readers a nuanced understanding of what it takes to be impactful and make a difference. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or an emerging one, this book provides a rich tapestry of lessons learned and experienced. Dennis Pullin has penned a must-read for anyone looking to enhance their influence and understand the delicate interplay of nature versus nurture in leadership. It’s a testament to the power of informed and inclusive leadership.” – Stacy Robinson, SLRobinson Consulting, L.L.C.