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Leadership During a Crisis with Commander Mary Kelly

By: Chris Comeaux on Oct 23, 2024 9:15:46 AM

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In this episode of the Anatomy of Leadership podcast, Dr. Mary Kelly, Commander Kelly, shares her insights on leadership during times of crisis, drawing from her extensive experience in the Navy and as a business strategist. She discusses the importance of focusing on purpose, assessing volatility, and finding opportunities to serve others, especially in challenging situations like healthcare and Hospice Care.

Dr. Kelly introduces her PIVOT framework, which provides a structured approach to navigating crises and emphasizes the need for leaders to be externally focused and proactive in their actions. Dr. Kelly also shares her insights on navigating grief, the importance of perspective in challenging situations, and the tools necessary for effective leadership and support.

Dr. Kelly emphasizes the need to default to positivity, the significance of understanding different leadership styles, and the challenges of managing change in high-stress environments like healthcare. She concludes by sharing her personal experience of the critical role of Hospice Care in providing comfort and control to patients and their families during difficult times.