S1 EP6: From Resistance to Readiness: Leading Change with Curiosity

Summary In this episode of Chaos Whisperers, Dr. Megan Carter engages with Dr. Jamie Parks, a healthcare leader and business coach, discussing the challenges of leadership in the healthcare sector. They explore the chaos of leadership moments, the importance of self-awareness, and the need for human-centered leadership. Dr. Parks shares her experiences with team dynamics, resistance to change, and the significance of authenticity in leadership. The conversation also highlights the value of humor and community support in navigating the complexities of healthcare leadership. Takeaways Leaders must have the courage to reflect on their impact on their teams, especially when there is turnover. Resistance to change is a universal trait of humanity, but leaders can help bring their teams along in the process. Resistance is driven by fear of the unknown and fear of loss of control so this can be addressed in 2 ways: Getting (and staying) curious when faced with resistance to change allows leaders to facilitate team dynamics more effectively. Letting go of how the change is rolled out (allow the team to decide when they can) Be crystal clear about who you are and how you will choose to show up as an authentic leader every day Chaos Whispering Practical Tips 1.     Lead with curiosity instead of pressure: Questions to ask your team when they are resisting a new change: a. Help me understand what concerns you have about this change… b. What would need to be different about this change for it to work better? 2.     Let go of controlling the “how” a. Give the team some level of autonomy over how the change is rolled out b. Delegate some of the roll-out tasks to help grow your direct reports 3.     Be intentional: make time to periodically reflect on who you are, your values and how that informs your leadership approach when coming to work each day Connect with our Guest: You can find Dr. Jamie Parks on the following sites: Company website: https://jamieparks.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjaimeparks/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.jaimeparks/ Scaling Her Empire podcast: https://jaimeparks.com/podcast/  Connect with Dr. Carter: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-megan-carter-dnp-rn-nea-bc/ Company Website: https://www.mchealthcareconsultingllc.com Podcast official website: https://www.mchealthcareconsultingllc.com/cw-podcast Keywords healthcare leadership, change management, self-discovery, leadership challenges, female entrepreneurs, human-centered leadership, healthcare innovation, team dynamics, resistance to change, leadership strategies