In this conversation, Karen Amlin interviews Ashleigh Ford, a former director of nursing who transitioned to leadership training and mentorship. Ashleigh shares her passion for leadership and helping others, emphasizing the importance of people skills in leadership roles. She discusses the challenges of building trust and highlights the need for ongoing dialogue and training in conflict resolution and communication. She also emphasizes the importance of empowering middle managers and developing future leaders. 

Overall, the conversation emphasizes the significance of investing in people for better outcomes. This conversation highlights the importance of knowing and understanding your team members. It emphasizes the need for leaders to observe and get to know their people, as well as listen and learn from them. Building strong relationships and recognizing the positive qualities of team members are crucial for effective leadership. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of addressing complaints and creating a positive culture. Additionally, it highlights the need for training and supporting managers to become positive leaders and emphasizes the impact of positive leadership on morale and performance. 

Takeaways

• People skills are essential for effective leadership and management.
• Building trust and empowering employees are crucial for a positive work environment.
• Addressing conflict and negative behavior is necessary for team success.
• Ongoing dialogue and training are key to developing strong leaders.
• Investing in people leads to better outcomes and organizational success. Leaders need to take the time to observe and get to know their team members.
• Listening and learning from team members can provide valuable insights and help build strong relationships.
• Recognizing and acknowledging the positive qualities of team members is important for building trust and morale.
• Addressing complaints and creating a positive culture can improve the work environment.
• Training and supporting managers is crucial for developing positive leadership skills.

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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/leadwithash/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LeadwithAsh

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