In this episode of the Healthcare Leadership Excellence Podcast, I welcome Laurie Baedke, a healthcare executive, leadership coach, author, and speaker. Laurie’s journey is extraordinary—she became a hospital vice president at just 22 and now focuses on developing strong leaders in healthcare.

Laurie addresses the challenge of promoting high performers into leadership roles without equipping them with critical skills like communication, accountability, and influence. She emphasizes self-awareness as the foundation of effective leadership and encourages leaders to invest in understanding themselves to better lead others.

Humility and vulnerability are central themes. Laurie explains that admitting mistakes and seeking feedback builds trust and strengthens teams. She also offers practical advice on transitioning from being a "doer" to an "influencer," stressing the importance of delegation and trusting your team to avoid burnout.

Laurie highlights the power of apologizing, showing how it demonstrates character, repairs trust, and fosters better relationships. She reframes networking as building meaningful relationships, encouraging leaders to have intentional conversations with mentors and peers to grow professionally.

Laurie’s insights are practical, inspiring, and deeply valuable. I highly recommend her book, The Emerging Healthcare Leader, for anyone looking to lead with purpose and impact in the healthcare field.

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