EPISODE · May 8, 2025 · 59 MIN
"The Caring Deeply One" | with Kate Herod, Hospital Director, Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal
from The Culture Whisperer - a podcast for HR, Communications and Business Leaders everywhere! · host Dawn Smedley
"The smallest things make the biggest difference. Welcome to The Culture Whisperer."What does inspiring leadership look like in the world of mental health services? In this episode, Dawn sits down with Kate Herod, Hospital Director at Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal — a leader who was recommended by her own CEO, Rebekah Cresswell, as someone whose quiet, purposeful leadership deserved to be celebrated.Kate shares stories of resilience and hope, the power of small acts in transforming hospital culture, and why curiosity, data and psychological safety matter more than you might think when you're leading a team doing some of the most important work in the world. She also shares why aligning who you are with where you work can change everything.Warm, wise and genuinely inspiring. 🎙️Culture Whispers in this episode:The smallest acts of recognition — remembering what someone is going through — can mean everythingPsychological safety isn't a 'nice to have' in healthcare — it's life-changingWhen your values and your workplace are aligned, you can do extraordinary thingsThis is a must-listen for anyone passionate about people, culture, and creating spaces where others can truly thrive! I found the whole conversation truly inspiring, I hope you do too!🎧 Tune in, be inspired, and keep those intentional, positive culture whispers whispering! 🎧
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"The smallest things make the biggest difference. Welcome to The Culture Whisperer."What does inspiring leadership look like in the world of mental health services? In this episode, Dawn sits down with Kate Herod, Hospital Director at Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal — a leader who was recommended by her own CEO, Rebekah Cresswell, as someone whose quiet, purposeful leadership deserved to be celebrated.Kate shares stories of resilience and hope, the power of small acts in transforming hospital culture, and why curiosity, data and psychological safety matter more than you might think when you're leading a team doing some of the most important work in the world. She also shares why aligning who you are with where you work can change everything.Warm, wise and genuinely inspiring. 🎙️Culture Whispers in this episode:The smallest acts of recognition — remembering what someone is going through — can mean everythingPsychological safety isn't a 'nice to have' in healthcare — it's life-changingWhen your values and your workplace are aligned, you can do extraordinary thingsThis is a must-listen for anyone passionate about people, culture, and creating spaces where others can truly thrive! I found the whole conversation truly inspiring, I hope you do too!🎧 Tune in, be inspired, and keep those intentional, positive culture whispers whispering! 🎧
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