Leading through change is often a long game. It takes stamina and resilience. That is why setting, holding and protecting your own personal boundaries is essential. The only way you’ll be able to give and maintain compassion to your team through the stress of change is if you’re in good shape yourself. And the only […]
It has been a while since I’ve shown up in your inbox. I considered what I would say about that, and in true Leah style, in the end I decided to be honest. This year has been tough. Professionally, it has been wonderful. I’ve achieved my goals, supported many of you with training and mentoring […]
Pre-COVID, I once had a leader who works in a hospital tell me they weren’t investing in the ‘soft skills’ development of staff because their focus was on medical competency training. This article, published in The Guardian yesterday by journalist Amanda Gearing, PhD, highlights why this attitude is not only dangerous but deadly. Research shows […]