The Southern California hospital system created a leadership series where CEO Chris Van Gorder (See “An Ex-Cop Comes to the Rescue“) handpicks 25 individuals to participate in a yearlong program that features lessons on how the organization functions, lectures with VPs, and face-to-face conversations with Van Gorder himself. Michael Sykes, an alum of the program and now senior director of clinical services, says it “looks favorably” for your career if you’re selected. And the alumni work with the newest batch, hosting events for upcoming leaders. Read the Great Place to Work review.