#64 Setting Yourself Up For Success

#64 Setting Yourself Up For Success

Author: Katie Quinney August 3, 2025 Duration: 20:00
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Yes, an organisation and a boss have a responsibility to set you up for success. It might be training, definitely an orientation plan, maybe a mentor, and a reasonable, if not manageable, workload (I’ll pause while you all laugh). And you have a role to play in setting yourself up for success. Getting the room ready for decorating and the walls ready for painting so the colour goes on well and evenly, so I can sit back and bask in the joy of a newly decorated and gorgeous room, is setting myself up for success. It’s the same when you’re a leader. This week, we’re into those foundations. Remember, new week, new job, new year, we’re all continual works in progress, and there are moments when it’s time and right to review these. You’ll need a different foundation than someone else, but you can’t neglect any of the 4 areas that I talk through in this episode of the Leadership Lounge.

Step into Katie's Leadership Lounge, hosted by Katie Quinney, for conversations that feel like a necessary deep breath in the middle of a demanding day. This podcast is specifically for those navigating the unique pressures of leadership and work within healthcare. It’s not about adding more to your to-do list, but about creating a space to pause and reflect on the human side of management. Each episode offers a fresh perspective on the challenges you face, from team dynamics and personal resilience to the broader systems that shape care. You’ll hear honest discussions that blend practical business insights with thoughtful self-improvement, all grounded in the real-world context of healthcare. The aim is to leave you with more than just information-it’s about feeling genuinely refreshed and reconnected to your purpose. Tune in for a podcast that understands the weight of your role and offers a supportive dialogue to help you carry it forward with renewed inspiration and clarity. This is where the complex art of leadership in healthcare gets the thoughtful, nuanced attention it deserves.
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