You’re a mid-career healthcare professional. How can you make the leap to leadership?

Pratique sua autolideran?a: 1. Assuma a responsabilidade: compreenda que você é o único responsável pela sua vida e carreira; 2. Busque o autoconhecimento: você jamais se tornará líder de si mesmo se n?o souber, de fato, o que o motiva, o que o sabota, o que dispara as suas emo??es e principalmente, quais valores o movem; 3. Suporte os julgamentos: tornar-se líder de si mesmo traz muitos ganhos, mas também perdas. Uma delas é ser julgado por ter uma postura diferente dos demais e n?o contentar-se a com a mediocridade. Logo, confiar no que está fazendo e ultrapassar a barreira dos julgamentos torna-se fundamental;

Knowing your self is one of the most important aspects that anybody can achieve. First we must know the strengths we have and plan our work accordingly. Secondly, we must know our gaps or weaknesses and convert them into strengths. As an example, I had a poor finance knowledge, but one of my strengths was the Public Relations skill. So I used it to make a strong network. I got vey close with one of the finance experts in my network and he helped me to understand finance. Then I wanted to learn more about finance and started a professional course in finance. Now the management accountancy is one of my pet areas and it is becoming one of strengths. So in my opinion, we must be honest with ourselves and understand our strengths and gaps.

Dar um salto para a lideran?a no campo da saúde requer uma combina??o de habilidades clínicas sólidas e competências de gest?o: 1. Educa??o adicional: Considere buscar uma pós-gradua??o em administra??o de saúde, gest?o de cuidados de saúde ou áreas relacionadas para fortalecer suas habilidades de lideran?a e gest?o. 2. Desenvolvimento de habilidades interpessoais: Trabalhe no desenvolvimento de habilidades de comunica??o eficaz, trabalho em equipe, resolu??o de conflitos e habilidades de lideran?a para inspirar e motivar sua equipe. 3. Identifique mentores: Procure mentores dentro e fora da sua organiza??o que possam orientá-lo e ajudá-lo a desenvolver suas habilidades de lideran?a.

As a mid-career professional, you have a wealth of experience to offer and one of the ways to do that is to lead. But if you really feel the call to lead first of all it’s important to see your strengths and gaps. Take a leadership skills assessment or find a mentor to objectively evaluate your leadership potential. Identify areas you excel in, like communication or team building, and areas for growth, like conflict resolution. And secondly see what’s your leadership style. Think about leaders you admire. Do you gravitate towards a collaborative style, a decisive one, or a blend? Understanding your natural leadership style will help you find a suitable role.

Take a good, hard look at yourself. What are you exceptionally good at? What areas could use a little polish? Knowing where you shine and where you have room to grow is crucial for setting your path toward leadership. For example, if you're fantastic at analyzing data but could improve your communication skills, you might focus on honing your ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences.

Esteja sempre disposto a aprender e a ajudar. As pessoas percebem e têm reciprocidade com você. Isto é networking de verdade. Seja marcante na vida das pessoas, ajudando e sendo positivo. Ninguém se importará com você, seus sonhos e anseios, até descobrir o quanto você se importa com eles em primeiro lugar. Dê primeiro, para depois receber.

Start selling yourself as a leader. Expand your visibility and impact. Attend industry conferences, join professional associations, and build relationships with key decision-makers. Publish articles, present your research at conferences, or participate in online forums to showcase your knowledge and expertise. Demonstrate your commitment to patient care, ethical practices, and teamwork in your daily work.

In the healthcare world, connections are everything. Build relationships with colleagues, mentors, and industry leaders. Attend conferences, join professional organizations, and engage in online communities. The more people who know you and your work, the more opportunities will come your way. Imagine you're at a school lunch table – the more friends you have, the more fun and support you'll find in navigating the challenges of leadership.

Expanding your network and visibility holds a lot of advantages, both personal and professional. As an example, it opens doors to new opportunities. A wider network means more people are familiar with you and what you do. This can lead to new job prospects, business deals, or even collaborations. Many jobs aren't even advertised, and having a strong network increases your chances of getting referrals or hearing about these hidden opportunities. Further, it provides access to knowledge and resources. Your network can be a valuable source of information and expertise. By connecting with others, you can learn new things, get advice on challenges you're facing, and gain access to resources you might not have on your own.

Ascending to a leadership role is really about taking calculated risks. You have to be willing to seek out opportunities within or outside of your company that make you feel challenged, a little afraid and a little uncomfortable. Basically giving up your comfort zone. Until you do this, you won’t be the most effective leader you can be.

An example I've seen in my carrier is that I have always looked for new challenges and additional responsibilities. However, you have to be mindful when you seek for challenges and additional responsibilities. You can always take challenges if you're strong in that particular area. As an example, I'm strong in the field of medical tourism and I have taken up the challenge of promoting medical tourism in Sri Lanka. Likewise, first we must know our strengths and weakness well and take challenges and responsibilities. Then we can make difference. Hence, we can excel in our careers.

Being a doctor is already being a leader, you just don't know it (yet). Many of us become stuck in a comfortable and high-functioning groove without much challenge. Taking on formal leadership roles pushes you outside of your comfort zone, but often forces a reassessment of your clinical work as well. The new, non-clinical colleagues will — or should — value your perspective of the real issues facing patients and the healthcare system.

How people respond to you matters. Are you someone who holds back or someone who reaches out? A leader is always willing to consider new challenges, to volunteer, to step out, to learn, to take risks. Not to be reckless, but willing to learn, to stretch. Sometimes it involves doing something others are not willing to do. Other times it might be helping someone else to succeed. Being willing to challenge yourself. Being vulnerable is hard, yet it exhibits leadership. No fear, yet reasonable. Sometimes it might involve questioning whether something should be tried. Or asking if there is another way to approach something. How do you want to be perceived? A willing participant is viewed as a team player and someone who is trying to grow.

Seek mentorship and coaching. Find a healthcare leader willing to guide and support your development through mentoring or coaching. Look for someone whose leadership style aligns with your aspirations. Volunteer for leadership roles and/or be a top performer. Go above and beyond your daily tasks, demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills. Apply what I like to call do the job that is needed to be done not the job you need to. It’s not just semantics it’s a huge difference on the impact that you can have.

Leadership isn't just about having a fancy title – it's about inspiring and empowering others to achieve greatness. Work on developing qualities like empathy, resilience, and strategic thinking. Find your unique leadership style by observing leaders you admire and incorporating elements that resonate with you. Think of it as crafting your own superhero persona – what powers do you want to bring to the table to uplift and guide your team?

Eu penso que ter uma mentalidade de lideran?a é em primeiro lugar estar aberto ao novo independente de contexto onde se está inserido, você pode liderar em diferentes ambientes e n?o somente no ambiente de profissional, assumindo projetos sociais, a??es voluntárias, liderar projetos e a??es dentro das empresas, comitês, participar de associa??es de classes e assim estar inserido em ambientes onde se tenha a oportunidade de exercitar a lideran?a. Eu recordo que desde quando eu era crian?a, já participava de a??es na igreja, nos grupos de jovens, movimentos voltados ao teatro e a música e contribuiu muito para o meu desenvolvimento enquanto líder.

You could have the best ideas in the world, but if you can't communicate them effectively, they'll never see the light of day. Practice articulating your goals, ideas, and achievements in a way that resonates with others. Paint a vivid picture of the future you envision and how you plan to get there. Think of it like telling a captivating story – you want your audience to be hooked from the first sentence and eager to join you on the journey.

Uma das grandes dificuldades dos líderes é saber comunicar uma ideia, ganhar engajamento para o que se pretende fazer, isso é reflexo do gap de comunica??o. Uma das formas que considero eficiente é além das reuni?es formais, realizar as informais, os acompanhamentos, os feedbacks e no dia a dia, deixar claro para a equipe o que é esperado de cada um e do time como um todo, isso traz clareza e visualiza??o dos objetivos a serem alcan?ados.

Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither is a successful healthcare career. Stay proactive in seeking out opportunities for growth and advancement. Don't be discouraged by setbacks – view them as learning experiences that will only make you stronger. Persistence is like water wearing away at a stone – with steady effort, you'll carve out your path to leadership one drop at a time.

Always as a leader try to develop continuous growth and continuous learning. Ask for Feedback. Actively seek constructive feedback from colleagues and mentors. Learn from mistakes and use them as opportunities for growth. Stay up to date. Stay current with trends in healthcare and leadership. The healthcare landscape is constantly evolving. Actively participate in continuing education programs, read industry publications, and stay informed about the latest advancements in your field.

é importante desenvolver 4 pilares para conquistar uma lideran?a de alta performance: Lideran?a situacional, ouseja, a tomada de decis?es frente ao imprevisível; as inteligências interpessoal e emocional, para lidar com pessoas, suas emo??es e gerenciar relacionamentos e rea??es; e a comunica??o Eficaz, para aumentar a produtividade, conseguir coopera??o, argumentar e contraargumentar com propriedade zelando pelas rela??es construídas. Lideran?a e autoridade s?o construídas com merecimento e conquista de confian?a. Busque treinamentos e métodos de aprendizagem, praticos que te trar?o técnicas e abordagens voltadas para o trato com pessoas.