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Leading Ladies in Healthcare: Leadership and Career Tips for Women in HealthcareAuthor: Dr. Lisa Herbert
According to a 2022 article published in Forbes, women still comprise just 25% of healthcare leadership positions. Women in healthcare are often deterred from seeking a career in leadership due to the lack of organizational support for work-life integration, gender equity, racial discrimination, and pay equality. Having women in leadership creates the pipeline for future leaders and improves the delivery of care to the communities we serve. After 20 years in the healthcare field with leadership roles in academia, public health, the insurance industry, and hospital administration, my mission is to help increase the number of women in healthcare leadership roles by equipping them with the personal and professional development skills they need to be successful. Language: en Genres: Business, Careers, Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Breaking the Likability Trap: Habits Women Leaders Must Overcome to Thrive
Episode 4
Tuesday, 4 March, 2025
In this episode of the "Leading Ladies in Healthcare" podcast, Dr. Lisa, a seasoned family physician, and executive leadership coach, addresses the challenges women face in the workplace, particularly the pressure to be likable. She identifies six habits that can undermine women's leadership presence: over-apologizing, second-guessing decisions, using soft language, avoiding conflict, deflecting praise, and exhibiting nervous body language. Dr. Lisa offers practical tips to overcome these habits, encouraging women to embrace their authentic selves while maintaining authority and assertiveness. The episode aims to empower women leaders in healthcare to recognize and combat gender bias.
