7 Leadership at All Levels: A Healthcare Perspective with Alison Lagier

In this episode of The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast, host Nia Thomas speaks with Alison Lagier about the importance of self-awareness in leadership. Drawing on Alison's extensive experience in the Welsh NHS system, they explore how leaders must understand how their decisions impact all relevant parties and must engage with all levels of the organization to ensure effective teamwork. They delve into the challenge of maintaining self-awareness when in positions of power and consider the role of unofficial influencers in the organization. The episode concludes with empowering listeners with the message that self-awareness is a continuous process that is vital to personal and professional development. Stay tuned for the podcast's next episode in two weeks and be sure to check it out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other directories.Alison has had an illustrious 37 year career in the NHS in Wales and has had senior roles as a interim CEO, Director of Planning and more.  Following a career break, Alison decided to take her career in a different direction, which gave her an unique insight into leadership, the self-awareness of leadership and leadership at different organisational levels, having had experience of working at that most strategic level. Alison recently retired and looks back on her career and experiences and shares her words of wisdom with usSupport the showFind Out MoreThanks for joining me on my learning journey! Until next time... Find out About me Connect on LinkedIn Sign up to my Newsletter Rate and ReviewOnce you've taken a listen please leave a rate and review on your favourite podcast player. A little word from you means a big deal to me!