This episode features Dr. Jean Ann Larson, Chief Leadership Development Officer at UAB Health. Here, she discusses her background, her focus on employee engagement & preventing leadership burnout, what the most effective healthcare leaders need to be successful, and more.
Summary
Meet Dr. Jean Ann Larson, Chief Leadership Development Officer at UAB Health
In this episode, Dr. Jean Ann Larson shares insights about her work at UAB Medicine, focusing on employee engagement, preventing leadership burnout, and what healthcare leaders need to be successful.
About Dr. Jean Ann Larson
Dr. Jean Ann Larson is the Chief Leadership Development Officer at UAB Medicine. She brings to her role more than twenty-five years of experience in healthcare leadership development and organizational effectiveness.
She believes in the importance of personal development and encourages leaders to take the time to reflect and grow so that they can better support their teams.
Preventing Leadership Burnout
Dr. Larson understands the importance of preventing leadership burnout in healthcare. She offers advice on how to avoid this common issue, encouraging leaders to take breaks and set boundaries between work and personal life.
She also emphasizes the importance of team building and creating a supportive work environment. When leaders work together to support each other, they can better handle the challenges that come with leading in healthcare.
The Most Effective Healthcare Leaders
According to Dr. Larson, healthcare leaders need to develop their emotional intelligence to be successful. Emotional intelligence includes self-awareness, self-regulation, resilience, and flexibility.
Leaders who can remain calm and focused during times of crisis are better equipped to lead their teams through challenging situations. Given the constant changes in the healthcare industry, leaders who are adaptable and open to new ideas will excel.
Final Thoughts
Dr. Jean Ann Larson is passionate about developing effective healthcare leaders. She encourages leaders to prioritize personal growth and self-care in order to support their teams and prevent burnout.
With her wealth of experience and knowledge, Dr. Larson is helping to shape the future of healthcare leadership at UAB Medicine and beyond.
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This episode aired on 04/16/2023 and can be listened here.
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