Episode 232: Cultivating Leadership Development with Diane Hanson

In this podcast episode, we unpack the dynamic world of leadership and the importance of cultivating self-awareness and more with our special guest, Diane Hanson.

Diane Hanson is the CNO for the EBSCO Clinical Decisions, Editor-in-Chief of EBSCO Nursing and Health Professions Products, and she has served as president of the ANIA Great Lakes Chapter for Nursing Informatics. We’re fortunate to be able to leverage on her 35 years of rich experience in the healthcare industry in executive leadership roles at various companies.

From her lessons gained from her own experiences to her intentional strategies to develop strong leaders on teams and impact health professions, this episode is filled with valuable insights for both seasoned and emerging leaders.

Join us as we discuss with Diane the essence of leadership and how it can leave a lasting impact on future generations.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

06:10 - The importance of self-awareness for effective leadership.

07:07 - Reflection on early leadership experiences, from childhood play to early jobs, and the significance of saying "yes" to challenges.

12:14 - Emphasis on self-inquiry, curiosity, and seeking feedback from others.

13:37 - Recognizing the impact of one's leadership brand.

15:34 - The value of mentorship in leadership development.

18:56 - The significance of collaborative mentoring and mutual vulnerability.

22:18: - Key leadership skills for navigating uncertain times.

23:16 - Effective communication styles and messaging consistency.

24:39 - Building and nurturing healthy relationships in the workplace.

25:36 - Fostering team engagement through strategic delegation.

26:33 - Broadening awareness of external factors and staying connected to reality.

27:01 - Leveraging Polarity Intelligence™ to make consistent and informed decisions.

29:19 - Encouragement for emerging leaders to start small, write a plan, and take baby steps.

31:45 - The importance of ongoing learning and growth in leadership.

33:09 - Discussion about seeking support and mentorship in leadership. Importance of leaning on mentors with different strengths.

33:31 - Concerns about potentially losing new leaders. Encouragement for leaders to support and mentor others. Learning through mistakes and the value of having a safety net.

34:01 - Learning, curiosity, and continuous improvement as part of the leadership culture.

34:31 - Introduction to Diane's role in supporting new healthcare leadership content development in Dynamic Health™.

36:24 - Quick and easy tools for leaders to access best practices, learn from others, and implement action steps for improvement.

36:51 - Excitement about MissingLogic’s educational partnership with Dynamed and Dynamic Health. Offering ANCC Nursing Continuing Professional Development credits for the Thriving, Resilient, Unstoppable (TRU) healthcare leadership program.

37:42 - Acknowledgment of the need for support for healthcare leaders and excitement about the collaboration and potential future opportunities.

43:21 - Final remarks from Diane emphasizing the impact of leadership, the privilege it carries, and the responsibility to be an example for future generations.

Reach your full potential as an emerging leader, learn tips on how to mentor others and achieve organizational excellence with this episode. Start listening here now, or go here to watch on the MissingLogic LLC YouTube channel.

Best Way To Reach Diane Hanson:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-hanson-4a55934/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/dianehansonrn

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