In this episode, I’m getting real about a struggle I know many of us face: how to avoid being consumed by the the big challenges. Recently, I found myself stuck in the Circle of Concern, preoccupied with the U.S. election, it was sucking all my time and energy. When it hit me that I was stuck in this circle, I got curious. When there are big issues - and healthcare has its share of big issues - for example the staff you need to do the work that needs doing. When faced with these big issues how do you shift from the circle of concern to the circle of control?

When someone comes to you with a problem, it’s easy to dive in and fix it. But what if, instead, you coached them through the solution? In this episode, we’ll talk about how to shift from solving to developing.

Wrapping up season 1 of The Leadership Lounge with a look at why taking a break is one of the best things you can do for your leadership development.

While it may not feel like you have the time to read your emails let alone a novel, this week I’m making the case for picking up a novel. Looking at why reading can be restorative and support your leadership skills and development. Giving you an edge and a boost to manage all that is going on in the healthcare sector at the moment.