049 | Heart-Centered Leadership with Geoffrey Roche

Today on The Rising Leader:

● Geoffrey’s background and commitment to healthcare, innovation, diversity, and equity

● How his mother influenced his career and leadership style

● Recognizing “silent leadership” in the nursing profession

● Geoffrey’s definition of leadership

● Heart-centered leadership and becoming people-focused

● Transforming a challenging relationship into a successful partnership

● The role of transparency, understanding, and supporting team members

● The time investment required for effective leadership

● Retaining talent in a competitive job market

● Why self-care is an important aspect of leadership

● Maintaining connections in a remote work environment

● Adjusting your leadership approach for remote work

● The power of storytelling in leadership

● The historical context of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion and its politicization

● The moral responsibility of leaders and organizations to advance DEI efforts

● Leaders’ impact on employee retention

● Why Chief Learning Officers are essential to organizations

● Psychological safety and achieving a sense of belonging in the workplace

Geoffrey Roche is the inaugural Director of Workforce Development at Siemens Healthineers and the National Healthcare Practice Executive Advisor at Core Education PBC. A healthcare executive with over 15 years of experience leading cross-functional teams in healthcare operations, Geoffrey speaks on healthcare workforce topics at national conferences such as Becker’s Annual Conference, HIMMS, and ViVE. In recognition of his national-level work, he was nominated to the Forbes Business Council in 2022. Geoffrey holds a BA in Political Science and Public Management from Moravian University and an MS in Management, Leadership, and Public Administration from East Stroudsburg University.

Geoffrey joins me today to discuss heart-centered leadership, being people-focused, and dedicating time to build connections. He describes the role of storytelling in leadership and emphasizes the value of telling stories that resonate with team members and reflect the organization’s meaning and purpose. He shares a story of transforming a difficult work relationship into a successful partnership. Geoffrey also underscores why organizations need to have well-resourced learning and development departments and highlights the role of leaders in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and appreciated.

“Leadership is truly about the heart, and it's truly about connection—and when you establish that meaningful connection, you can lead like no other.” - Geoffrey Roche

Related Episode:

Leading from the Heart with Mark C. Crowley

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Mark SilvermanNovember 15, 2023