Patrick Darby – EVP, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, Encompass Health

In this week's episode of the Everybody Leads podcast, Tim Lupinacci welcomes Patrick Darby, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary of Encompass Health. Previously a partner at Bradley Arant in Birmingham, Darby is recognized in Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America, and Alabama Super Lawyers.During this episode, Patrick explores his leadership journey, beginning with his first significant leadership role as the elected editor-in-chief of the law review at Washington & Lee Law School, and transitioning from an accomplished bankruptcy lawyer to the General Counsel at Encompass Health. Patrick shares invaluable leadership insights, emphasizing the importance of learning by doing and the dual roles of being both a good leader and a follower.Topics discussed include:The evolution of Patrick’s leadership journeyThe importance of learning by doing and building experience as a foundation for leadershipHow competency and confidence inspire othersManaging new leadership positions with limited experienceFaith in oneself and the willingness to take risksEncouraging initiative and feedback from employeesBuilding trust and taking responsibility as a leaderUseful leadership resourcesAdvice for emerging leaders on stepping outside their perspective and embracing new tasks and opportunitiesExamples demonstrating how everyone, regardless of title, can be a leaderCharity:This episode is in support of Patrick Darby’s designated charity, the United Way of Central Alabama. We have made a donation as a thank you to Patrick for joining Everybody Leads. To learn more about the United Way of Central Alabama, please visit https://www.uwca.org/.Additional Resources:The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizationsby James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. PosnerContact Patrick Darby:Encompass Health: https://encompasshealth.com Thank you for listening, and please join us again to hear from more exceptional leaders.Click for more: https://everybodyleads.orghttps://www.bakerdonelson.comProducer: Jason PlankIntern: Claudia Bonney Amamoo