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Mark G. Mishek considers himself to be a listener. "I'm always listening, listening, listening, and trying to understand what the client needs, what an employee needs, and what a donor wants," explains Mishek who, in his role as the new president and CEO of Hazelden, has plenty of listening to do.
In November, Mishek took over the reins of one of the addiction treatment field's most well-known organizations, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. In addition to having treatment operations in four states, Hazelden has a graduate school to train addiction counselors, a publications and educational services arm, a research institute, and public-policy operations, among other endeavors. Hazelden's sterling reputation suffered under some unpopular moves by the former CEO, whose focus on the bottom line and relocation of Hazelden's headquarters disappointed some staff and Hazelden supporters. For much of last year Hazelden was run by a temporary CEO and without a CFO and CMO.
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