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The Mindful Leader: Practical Steps to Psychological Safety in Healthcare (#046)


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Title: The Paradox of Presence: Finding Calm in Healthcare Chaos | Episode #046

What You'll Discover:

In the relentless pace of healthcare, true leadership power comes not from constant action, but from conscious presence. This episode reveals how mindfulness—far from being a luxury—becomes the foundation for effective healthcare leadership. Through Ron Plowright's insights, discover how settling your own nervous system creates the safety your team desperately needs in times of crisis.

Key Insights:
  • A settled leader creates a settled team
  • True presence confronts reality, it doesn't escape it
  • Safety emerges from stillness, not control
  • Your body speaks truth before your mind knows
  • Leadership presence requires practice, not perfection
  • Actionable Takeaways:
    1. Practice two mindful minutes before team huddles
    2. Notice body signals before emotional storms
    3. Name your state before changing your state
    4. Create safety through consistency, not capability
    5. Meet urgency with presence, not pressure
    6. Resources Mentioned:
      • Contact: Reach out to Ron by Clicking Here
      • Book: "My Grandmother's Hands" by Resmaa Menakem
      • Book: "Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness" by David Treleaven
      • Concept: Window of Tolerance framework
      • Practice: MindWell-U's "Take 5" mindfulness practice
      • Training: Reach out to Ron on LinkedIn for specifics
      • When You're Ready, Here are Two Ways I can Serve You:
        1. Join the Free One-on-One Safe Space Challenge
        2. FREE RESOURCE: Download your copy of "From Burnout to Breakthrough: How to Create Relational Equity on Healthcare Teams" by clicking here!
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