Leadership Lessons from a Lifelong Nurse - Laurie Smith

In today’s episode of Compassion & Courage, Marcus Engel and Laurie Smith talk about Laurie’s journey in healthcare, her inspirations, and the importance of leadership and belonging in teams. They discuss Laurie's experiences as a nurse, her transition into leadership roles, and the impact of coaching on team dynamics. The conversation also touches on the significance of the Magnet designation in healthcare and the value of emotional intelligence in fostering a culture of belonging. Laurie shares her insights on feedback, personal growth, and the importance of diversity in teams, concluding with her thoughts on leadership and connection. Come listen and learn how to foster teamwork and future leaders!Key Moments00:00 – Introductions01:30 – Laurie's Journey in Healthcare04:30 – A Time Laurie Witnessed Compassion07:55 – Leadership Development and Experiences11:14 – The Impact of Coaching and Team Dynamics13:55 – Understanding Magnet Designation16:50 – Personal Insights and Recommendations23:34 – “In our differences we find strengths. In curiosity we find connection.”25:35 - Closing Remarks and Thank YousResources for you: More communication tips and resources for how to cultivate compassion: https://marcusengel.com/freeresources/Connect with Marcus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusengel/Connect with Laurie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-lee-smith/Learn more about Laurie Lee Leadership: www.laurieleeleadership.comLearn more about Marcus’ Books: https://marcusengel.com/store/Subscribe to our podcast through Apple: https://bit.ly/MarcusEngelPodcastSubscribe to our podcast through YouTube: https://bit.ly/Youtube-MarcusEngelPodcastLearn More About Laurie Smith:Laurie is the CEO of Laurie Lee Leadership and a seasoned executive coach with over three decades of healthcare expertise to include system level C-Suite leadership. She is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Laurie's international coaching and leadership engagements have spanned continents, including North America, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, with a focus on enhancing the influence of healthcare leadership on a global scale. Her coaching philosophy is anchored in the cultivation of high-trust leaders who support teams capable of achieving peak interdependence. Laurie holds a Master of Science in Nursing Administration from the University of Mary and a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from the University of Alaska, Anchorage. She also holds a Green Belt certification in LEAN Six Sigma, a certificate in Brain-Based Coaching, and Board Certification through the ANCC in advanced Nursing Administration. Laurie received her formal training in executive coaching at the Hudson Institute of Coaching and is currently working toward a PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Date: 11/18/2024 Name of show: Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare Episode number and title: Episode 157 – Leadership Lessons from a Lifelong Nurse