Katie's Leadership Lounge

What are the factors you use to define success? This week we’ll look at what getting clear on success can give you and your team. It’s also a chance to look broader, wider and deeper at the factors that make up success. Plus a question that will reframe how you think about success.  Defining success as an organisation and a team. Why your personal definition of success matters.  The clar...

There is SO much going on. The demands are increasing, expectations keep growing and the prize of being busy can be appealing. The thing is that isn’t sustainable, nor will it enable you to do your best work - and right now - your best is needed. At times of great change, and uncertainty there is potential and possibility and being at your best matters.  This week we explore why this matters...

Tentatively contributing my ideas to the very public conversation about healthcare. What I think are two of the elephants that we need to talk about. Why the political nature of healthcare isn't helping us do what we need to do and why the strong voice of the medical profession needs to be part of the conversation.  We wrap up thinking about the cards you’ve been dealt and what the landscape...

I got caught up in an incredible documentary this weekend, and while I loved it and learnt a lot and was super impressed one thing stood out. It was painful to watch when feedback and messaging being delivered were neither clear or direct.  They did care personally and this is one aspect of the Radical Candor model - the other part is to challenge directly. What was happening in the show remi...

If you’re tackling a big thing - make your plan. It seems logical to work out the time things might take and then schedule them, but it can be a skipped step. When you’re overwhelmed with the sheer amount of things on the list it can help sort the wood for the trees and get an idea of when you might be able to complete the work.  Set yourself up well If you are doing some focused work, or eve...

Having a space and time for play is one of the things that supports a healthy mind. I enjoyed the play and had a great time building the Lego gift. I couldn’t help but notice 3 aspects that make it a joyful experience. The instructions are broken down into small achievable chunks. Never overwhelming, though with a little challenge and stretch from time to time. Breaking things up and taking the fi...

If the fires keep coming and it’s beginning to get you down, this episode is for you. Prompted by an actual statement from a regular listener, I took to learning how fires are prevented and some of the tactics of those who fight fires in the wild. I took that and coupled it with some ideas out there on how you can move slightly into the realm of preventing fires rather than fighting them.  As...

What do you do when faced with challenges, unexpected barriers and things just not working? This week we're discussing the tension of getting things done, asking for help and solving problems and how they are seemingly linked together with writing a roster. Links and resources Subscribe for the weekly inbox bright spot Three myths that stop people asking for help Help I need somebody Daria William...

Bonus in this episode – tops tips for handling mistakes or problems. Links Subscribe to the email to hear about Opposite World What is your gap plan The healthy mind platter Help me I’m overwhelmed Tuhi Stationary - my amazing planner with a daily energy check-in

The first step to managing up is working out what it means for you. There are a lot of different perspectives when you start to look around. This episode explores some key ideas for the leader in healthcare when they are looking at their relationship with their boss. From communication to listening, to how to get the best from each other along with what managing up isn’t - and why that is crucial...

Summary  When challenged with a team spread across a country or across 24/7 shifts what can you do to build and maintain trust in you and each other? Reviewing two specific resources we’ll explore the ways suggested for remote teams and think about them specifically from a healthcare perspective.  These ideas work just as well when your team is located together - so this episode is a win...

Swamped with deadlines, expectations, endless tasks and new priorities every week it can feel pointless to stop and celebrate - after all, there is so much more to be done. This week we’re chatting about the difference a pause to celebrate can make for you and your team. It’s an episode to remind you of hope, and the impact that celebrating your wins, however small can make. It’s also a chance for...

Links and Resources Pink Shirt Day NZ Your first steps when someone says “I’m being bullied” Bullying in the New Zealand medical workforce. ASMS 2017 Health Consequences of Bullying in the Healthcare Workforce Bullying Free New Zealand 1737 – Need to talk Mental Health First Aid Training

Developing a Growth Mindset Are you longing to see beyond the immediate challenges and firefighting? Does it feel like an uphill struggle with no clear way of making progress beyond the day-to-day? That’s OK. You haven’t worked that out yet. There is magic in that word ‘yet’. The power of the word ‘yet’ is a key part of having a Growth Mindset . Inspired by the groundbreaking work of psychologist...

Want to know more about the miracle question sign up for the No Jedi email here. Switch webpage , resources and more. The knee, the bike and the ever-growing TED talk. How I created a habit with a 2-minute rule. What having a growth mindset actually means . Showing up and finding a bright spot . 5 qualities of high-impact healthcare leaders.

Show notes: Get the weekly No Jedi email here When there is a lot to do, multitasking isn’t going to help. More tips for working through overwhelm . This is the book I’ve been reading this week. Attention, distractions, the fallacy of multitasking and ways to limit those distractions. Where can you change the narrative, where are the bright spots ?

This week’s show notes: Square Squad Build your Advisory Board Mentorloop - why you need a personal advisory board 7 people you need on your advisory board Gratitude Resources: Gratitude Practice guide - your quick start for moments of daily gratitude. Gratitude Workbook - explore ways to deepen or build your practice of gratitude.

Get your gratitude workbook here Check out Acumen Academy and Scott Sonenshein on Resourcefulness Find out more about the Grateful in April campaign Sign up for the ‘No Jedi’ email here

Being clear and confident in your values as a healthcare leader is key to knowing if you should grit or quit. Find your 2 core values with this workbook. Angela Duckwork | TED talk Susan David | When to grit and when to quit Carol Dweck | Growth Mindset TED talk Simon Sinek | The Infinite Game

Welcome to the first episode of Katie's Leadership Lounge. A long time coming, this is done over perfect and explores the breadth and width of leadership. The lounge is a place to pause, think, reflect and boost your healthcare leadership. Subscribe to the No Jedi Email here References: Wayfinding Leadership Nine Lies About Work Brene Brown Dare to Lead Simon Sinek Leaders Eat Last