The Leadership Shift No One Teaches ft Lois Burton

“Values-led leadership matters—people want to know who you are, not just what you can do.” - Lois Burton“I realized I don’t enjoy wearing my clinical hat and my manager hat at the same time—and sharing that boundary changed everything.” - Dr. Sonia Chopra----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this episode of University of Why, Dr. Sonia Chopra sits down with leadership coach and author Lois Burton to unpack what it really means to lead with values, especially when you’re stressed, overwhelmed, and wearing multiple hats. Together they explore how leaders can define and live their values day-to-day, create healthy boundaries without guilt, regulate the nervous system in high-pressure moments, and build resilient teams through transparency and collaboration.Today on University of Why:- Why leadership often feels extra hard for clinicians (and why dentists burn out)- How to identify your core values and translate them into daily behaviors- How to stay in integrity when you’re triggered, rushed, or overwhelmed- The role of boundaries in sustainable leadership (and how to hold them kindly)- Nervous system regulation: how stress hijacks leadership, and how to reset- Why leadership today requires values, adaptability, courage, and meaning-making- How vulnerability and transparency can strengthen your team culture- Why losing “misaligned” team members can be a gift (not a failure)- Practical starting points: books, coaching, mentoring, journaling, and habitsInterested in Lois’ upcoming bootcamp?February is your opportunity to reset, refocus, and take control of the year ahead.Lois' February Focus 2026 is a powerful 4-session live bootcamp designed to help you move beyond fading New Year’s resolutions and create real, lasting momentum. Through strategic planning, clarity, and accountability, you’ll define what truly matters, overcome self-sabotage, and build the focus and resilience needed to make 2026 your year to succeed.Listeners of University of Why can receive 10% off using code FEB10.Secure your place and start February with purpose: https://www.loisburtononline.com/february-focus-bootcamp-2026 Lois’ Suggested Reading List:- The New Leaders Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyzatis and Annie McKee- The Emotionally Intelligent Leader Daniel Goleman- Atomic Habits James Clear- Leaders Eat Last Simon Sinek- Leader Unlocked Lynn Scott- She Thinks Like A Boss Jemma RoedelFollow Dr. Chopra:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsoniachopra/Dr. Sonia Chopra’s Website: https://drsoniachopra.com/Explore eSchool: https://drsoniachopra.com/e-school/Follow Lois Burton: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loisburtoncoach/?hl=enLois Burton Website: https://www.loisburton.co.uk/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lois-burton-22b19012/Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2453096/episodes/17544856Book: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Influencing-Effectively-influential-influencing/dp/1539391515/ref=sr_1_6?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DDqQXneJMB_UkIq2ECjy4hcaHlRumhZt7LjjMv0diAldrwQHZXRNndH4dCrl4dkoru_f4EE94VNnN6zYYRb0kA.32w_feCfPbsH2fqxIMfuDLBByvHtrDzRQ1C4Q2GD8Hs&dib_tag=se&qid=1766165506&refinements=p_27%3ADeborah+Dalley&s=books&sr=1-6Love the episode? Please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs this message. Your support keeps this show going!