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EPISODE · Sep 6, 2024 · 20 MIN

Healthcare Leaders: 5 benefits from reading fiction.

from Katie's Leadership Lounge · host Katie Quinney

“The quality of our reading stands as an index to the quality of our thought” Maryanne Wolf, cognitive scientist. The evidence is out for why reading fiction supports you as a leader, developing capacities and capabilities that will support you with the challenges and context of healthcare right now. Increasing understanding and building empathyBuild your emotional capacity Enhance your decision-makingImprove your writingIt’s a restorative activity and can reduce your stress Links and Resources5 qualities of high-impact healthcare leadersWhy leaders should read fictionWant to be a leader? Read more fiction.The case for reading fiction   How reading makes you a better leaderFind Katie on Goodreads and the new fiction for healthcare leaders bookcaseWant more to support you and your team - register for the Spark and Support Webinar  or the introduction mini webinar on The Healthy Mind Platter Webinar Tell me your podcast ideas.Sign up for the No Jedi email hereLet’s connect on Linkedin or if Facebook is more you, join me in theHealthcare Leadership Hub

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While it may not feel like you have the time to read your emails let alone a novel, this week I’m making the case for picking up a novel. Looking at why reading can be restorative and support your leadership skills and development. Giving you an edge and a boost to manage all that is going on in the healthcare sector at the moment.

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