Central Line: Leadership in Healthcare

Tapping Into The Power Of Entrepreneurial Thinking To Support Change with Dr. Sandra Davidson

Hear from Dr. Sandra Davidson, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, on her thoughts on how leveraging entrepreneurial thinking is so important for making change in nursing and healthcare. As an accomplished academic and professional leader Dr. Davidson brings a unique perspective about how we respond to complexity and challenge in healthcare, dealing with ambiguity, and applying innovation in leadership.

 

Leadership Lessons from an Emerging Health Leader with Kandice Simser

Today I'm talking with Kandice Simser, Manager of Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre in Claresholm, Alberta. In our open and candid conversation she shares with us the challenges of being an emerging health leader, particularly in a rural environment and during a pandemic. She also shares the worries she has had a newer leader, the sometimes hard lessons she has learned, the scariest moment she experienced in her career, and the support that she draws on to get through the tough times.

 

 

How Optionality is the Key to Leadership Success with Feisal Keshavjee

Today I’m sitting down with Feisal Keshavjee, an accomplished health care leader who has worked in all facets of the health care system, including policy, public, private, corporate and early stage. A busy healthcare consultant and current Chair of the Canadian College of Health Leaders, Feisal has worked in both the private and public sector around the world.

In this episode he talks about how having a “personal board of directors” has been key to his leadership journey and how the LEADS Framework can be used a model for the COVID19 response. Additionally, he shares how the concept of optionality supports our ability to lead through change and uncertainty, while at the same time, opening doors for growth and development in leadership and our career.

 

 

The Path to Influence and Impact with Dr. Eric Wasylenko

Today I'm talking with Dr. Eric Wasylenko, a palliative care physician and clinical ethicist from southern Alberta. Currently he is the Medical Director, Health System Ethics & Policy for the Health Quality Council of Alberta, as well as holding appointments as clinical associate professor, division of Palliative Medicine, Department of Oncology, Coming School Medicine, University of Calgary, and clinical lecturer John Doster, Health Ethics Centre at University of Alberta.

In this episode Eric shares his unique path throughout his career and into leadership, experiences dealing with challenging ethical issues, his thoughts on how climbing the ladder may not be the best path to influence, the moments in which he knew he had an impact, and the value of thoughtful transparent communication.

 

The Link Between Resilience and Leadership with Carlene Donnelly

Today I'm talking with Carlene Donnelly, Executive Director of CUPS. Carlene has over 25 years experience in the non-profit and social services sector and has dedicated her career to finding ways to create more positive outcomes for individuals and families. She believes that by working together with research and community partners and applying current brain science, people will become healthier and entire communities stronger. Since 1996, Carlene has been involved with numerous advisory and steering communities working with all levels of government on developing strategies, policies & recommendations surrounding the challenge of poverty and trauma for vulnerable citizens.

 In this episode Carlene offers her insights into resiliency, from the perspective of an organization, a community, and personally. She shares with us her experiences in growing and developing CUPS into a streamlined organization devoted to comprehensive support for families and individuals dealing with poverty and trauma. She also offers her thoughts on the evolving role of non-profits in the care and support in our community and how strategic leadership is key to that evolution. 

 

Being Part of the Solution with Mary Smith

Today we are sitting down with Mary Smith. Mary is the Executive Director of the Association of Registered Nurses of Manitoba. With extensive experience in healthcare administration, leadership, research, education, policy, and clinical practice, she has hands on experience leading groups through complex change and empowering others in the achievement of a shared vision.

 In our conversation today we cover everything from the biggest lesson Mary learned working with northern Indigenous communities, the situation that challenged her values and inspired her to do graduate studies, the value and role of professional associations in leadership, and finally, Mary's thoughts on being part of the solution.

 

 

Visible Leadership with Damian Lange

Damian is the director of clinical operations at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH), a 340 bed facility on central Vancouver Island. Damian brings 15 years of mixed clinical and administrative leadership to his work, and leading 1100 staff within 18 different departments at the site means that there is rarely monotony or pause in his day to day practice. Damian strives to live his professional and personal life within the values of curiosity, authenticity, relationships, visibility & empathy – something he identifies as the CARVE approach.

Regardless of whether it is at work, in the community, or amongst family and friends, Damian focuses on putting people first. Often, that starts with the simple things that can often be overlooked or taken for granted, yet always seem to be crucially important – being curious, listening to learn, and nurturing new and existing relationships.

With remarkable honesty Damian shares his path to leadership, as well as his perspective on values and visible leadership. He also shares a few of the biggest challenges of his career, the impact on his personal and family life, and one big lesson about authenticity that he learned along the way.

 

The Key to Everyday Leadership with Barb Shellian

Today we are joined by Barb Shellian, Director Rural Health, Calgary Zone, Alberta Health Services.

A legend in Canadian nursing, she shares with us about how she got to where she is at, stories that illustrate the power and importance of everyday leadership, and the key to integrating this into your work. Regardless of your level of experience, role, or title, you are a leader.

 

Welcome to Central Line: Leadership in Healthcare

Hello Leaders! Welcome to Central Line: Leadership in Healthcare, the ultimate resource for emerging and current leaders in healthcare. Leading in healthcare is tough, so if you are looking to learn first-hand from nurses, physicians, administrators, and other healthcare professionals in leadership and management, this is the podcast for you!

Join our host, Leah Wuitschik, as she features in-depth interviews with actionable advice from today’s successful healthcare leaders on how they got to where they are, lessons learned along the way, and what it takes to thrive as a successful leader in healthcare.