In this conversation, the hosts discuss the challenges of leadership in group practices, emphasizing the importance of trauma-informed leadership and building a culture of trust. Dr. Colleen Long introduces Poonam and Julianne from Level Up Leaders, who share their journey from clinicians to leadership consultants. The discussion covers the significance of understanding group practice owners, navigating isolation, and integrating culture into daily practices, especially in remote work environments. They highlight the costs of neglecting culture and the need for compassionate accountability in leadership, ultimately encouraging leaders to embrace their humanity and foster relational ecosystems within their teams.

Key takeaways:

• Trauma-informed leadership is essential for sustainable practices.
• Turnover is costly, affecting both finances and morale.
• Survival mode hinders effective leadership.
• Building a culture of trust is crucial for team cohesion.
• Daily practices can automate culture cultivation.
• Compassionate accountability balances empathy with expectations.
• Honesty in leadership fosters trust and growth.
• Neglecting culture leads to high costs and low morale.
• Everyone in a team shares responsibility for culture.
• Transitioning from clinician to entrepreneur requires strategic planning.

If you are in the thick of it, you are not alone. And you are definitely not the only one trying to survive inside something that was never built to support you.

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