In this episode, we join Harriet Brown, Therapy Team Lead, to discuss the obstacles she encountered and overcame to fulfil her career aspirations. Harriet reflects on some of the challenges of community working and the importance of regular face-to-face meetings to check in on your team. Harriet shares some great advice on how to best support and get to know your staff as a leader to empower your team.
3 Quotes to lead by...
1. MAKE A DIFFERENCE
‘It’s amazing; as a team leader, we get to make a difference to our patient’s lives, but as a leader, I kind of feel privileged to be able to make a difference in my team members lives.’
Q. What can you do to make a difference in your patient’s and team members lives?
2. BE RESILIENT
‘Having your own resilience personally to think when the environment around you or somebody around you is saying I don’t think you can do it, to really dig deep and go right how can I help myself to get where I want to be.’
Q. How can you develop your resilience?
3. EMPOWER YOUR TEAM
‘I think it’s really vital to bring the team together so that they can feel the strength and the power of the team around them.’
Q. What can you do to better support and empower your team?
External Resources
10 Powerful Ways To Make A Difference In Someone’s Life
Developing Resilience - Overcoming and Growing From Setbacks
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