Ann Crumley - Compassionate Leadership & Being Human at Work & How Being a Working Parent Has Changed in the Last 30 Years

Published: June 15, 2023, 5 a.m.

\u201cCompassionate leadership starts with the self.\u201d

As a leader how can you balance compassion for your colleagues with effectiveness in getting the job done?

This week Verena is joined by the Assistant HR Director for NHS Ayrshire and Arryn, Ann Crumley, who has over 30 years of experience working in the NHS.

They discuss:

  • Why compassionate leadership starts with putting yourself first
  • What has changed for working parents in the last 30 years, particularly in the NHS
  • How to approach difficult conversations by being human
  • Guilt and judgement of working parents
  • The transformative power of coaching

Show Notes:


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