Episode 55: Developing Your Executive Presence - A Leadership Conversation with Deborah Dorsett

The podcast explores the transition from physician to physician leader, highlighting the distinct skill sets required for each role. Deborah Dorsett, a consultant and executive coach, emphasizes that individual expertise as a physician doesn't guarantee leadership success. Communication is key, particularly focusing on the needs of followers rather than personal needs. The discussion includes a case study of a hospital facing nursing staff issues due to systemic leadership failures, illustrating how leaders can inadvertently create problems. Dorsett also introduces the Personalysis tool, which helps leaders understand individual motivations, learning styles, and approaches to trust and self-care, ultimately enhancing their leadership capabilities.