Next Steps To Leadership

Inclusion Versus Belonging: The Complexities of Belonging with Dr. Beth Kaplan

In this episode of Next Steps To Leadership Podcast, Dr. Stephen Oliver speaks with Dr. Beth Kaplan, VP of Global Leadership and Learning Enablement for Medidata Solutions and Author of “Braving the Workplace.” Tune in to the episode to hear about:  * Dr. Kaplan’s book, "Braving the Workplace," which dives into the complexities of belonging and how it shapes organizational culture and individual well-being  * Various challenges and opportunities for managers in fostering a sense of belonging among employees, including the importance of care, effective onboarding practices, and the distinction between belonging and inclusion  * Belonging uncertainty and different types of belonging, emphasizing the critical role of managers in ensuring that employees feel valued and connected to their work environment  * Practical strategies for leaders to enhance workplace belonging, such as celebrating wins, personalized praise, and maintaining continuous check-ins with employees Learn more about Dr. Beth Kaplan:  * Connect with Dr. Kaplan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-kaplan/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-kaplan/] * Visit Medidata’s website: https://www.medidata.com/en [https://www.medidata.com/en] ******************** About the Next Steps To Leadership Podcast with Dr. O (Dr. Stephen Oliver): In each episode of Next Steps To Leadership, Dr. O invites industry experts to share their leadership journey to help you in your next steps.  * Subscribe to the Next Steps To Leadership Podcast podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-steps-to-leadership/id1719811060 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-steps-to-leadership/id1719811060]  * Subscribe to the Next Steps To Leadership Podcast Video Series on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyMof2nyUqXdzclNR5yMxOhBooOwuOdbT&si=FzWs_ZDpYr4dPwJA [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyMof2nyUqXdzclNR5yMxOhBooOwuOdbT&si=FzWs_ZDpYr4dPwJA] Connect with Dr. Stephen Oliver:  * Visit Dr. O’s Website: https://hrcvision.com  * Connect with Dr. O onLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-w-oliver-ed-d-m-a-5763622  * Follow Dr. O on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StephenWOliver  * Follow Dr. O on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephenwoliver

Passion Archetypes: Alaina Love’s Blueprint for Effective Leadership

Next Steps To Leadership Podcast with Dr. O, Episode 20 In this episode of Next Steps To Leadership Podcast, Dr. Stephen Oliver speaks with Alaina Love, Author, Speaker, Executive Coach, leadership, and team development expert. Alaina is the founder and CEO of Purpose Linked Consulting (PLC) and developer of PLC’s groundbreaking instrument: The Passion Profiler™, a groundbreaking tool that assesses your expression of purpose as work-related passions – the inherent passions that stimulate you to learn new skills, think more creatively and thrive in your work. Tune in to the episode to hear about: * The Passion Profiler™, a tool Alaina developed to identify and measure employee passions to enhance workplace fulfillment and productivity * The 10 distinct passion archetypes, the Creator, Conceiver, Processor, Discoverer, Teacher, Connector, Altruist, Healer, Transformer, and Builder — how understanding these can improve team dynamics and individual contributions * The importance of aligning work roles with personal passions and purpose for long-term engagement and fulfillment, highlighting the evolutionary nature of passions throughout one's career * Stories of success, demonstrating how awareness of passion archetypes can resolve team issues and foster innovation, advocating for personalized management approaches and inclusive, diverse team environments Learn more about Alaina Love: * Read Alaina’s bio and learn about her team on Purpose Linked Consulting’s website: https://thepurposelink.com/team [https://thepurposelink.com/team] * Buy Alaina’s book, “The Purpose Linked Organization: How Passionate Leaders Inspire Winning Teams and Great Results:” https://www.amazon.com/dp/0071624708?tag=purpolinkecon-20&camp=14573&creative=327641&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=0071624708&adid=11HDZQV3HVCP32HEXFCB& [https://www.amazon.com/dp/0071624708?tag=purpolinkecon-20&camp=14573&creative=327641&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=0071624708&adid=11HDZQV3HVCP32HEXFCB&] * Connect with Alaina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alainalove [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alainalove/] * Follow Alaina on X: https://x.com/workwithpassion [https://x.com/workwithpassion] ******************** About the Next Steps To Leadership Podcast with Dr. O (Dr. Stephen Oliver): In each episode of Next Steps To Leadership, Dr. O invites industry experts to share their leadership journey to help you in your next steps. * Subscribe to the Next Steps To Leadership Podcast podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-steps-to-leadership/id1719811060 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-steps-to-leadership/id1719811060] * Subscribe to the Next Steps To Leadership Podcast Video Series on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyMof2nyUqXdzclNR5yMxOhBooOwuOdbT&si=FzWs_ZDpYr4dPwJA [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyMof2nyUqXdzclNR5yMxOhBooOwuOdbT&si=FzWs_ZDpYr4dPwJA] Connect with Dr. Stephen Oliver: * Visit Dr. O’s Website: https://hrcvision.com [https://hrcvision.com] * Connect with Dr. O on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-w-oliver-ed-d-m-a-5763622 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-w-oliver-ed-d-m-a-5763622] * Follow Dr. O on X: https://x.com/StephenWOliver [https://x.com/StephenWOliver] * Follow Dr. O on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.o.next.steps [https://www.instagram.com/dr.o.next.steps]

Achieving Equitable, High-Quality Patient Care Dr. Jackie Raab

Next Steps To Leadership Podcast with Dr. O, Episode 19 In this episode of Next Steps To Leadership Podcast, Dr. Stephen Oliver speaks with Dr. Jackie Raab, Clinical Director at Penn Medicine. Tune in to the episode to hear about: * The importance of flexibility, continuous professional development, and the challenges of navigating healthcare's evolving landscape * The significance of integrating evidence-based practices and quality improvement initiatives in healthcare settings * The role of continuous education and certifications for nursing leaders * Penn Medicine's collaborative efforts, the importance of teamwork, and strategies for improving patient care through data-driven approaches and educational programs for healthcare professionals Learn more about Dr. Jackie Raab: * Read Dr. Raab’s profile on UPenn’s website: https://www.nursing.upenn.edu/live/profiles/18668-jackie-raab [https://www.nursing.upenn.edu/live/profiles/18668-jackie-raab] * Connect with Dr. Raab on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-dunayevich-raab-dnp-msn-rn-4b5a9b7 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-dunayevich-raab-dnp-msn-rn-4b5a9b7] ******************** About the Next Steps To Leadership Podcast with Dr. O (Dr. Stephen Oliver): In each episode of Next Steps To Leadership, Dr. O invites industry experts to share their leadership journey to help you in your next steps. * Subscribe to the Next Steps To Leadership Podcast podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-steps-to-leadership/id1719811060 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-steps-to-leadership/id1719811060] * Subscribe to the Next Steps To Leadership Podcast Video Series on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyMof2nyUqXdzclNR5yMxOhBooOwuOdbT&si=FzWs_ZDpYr4dPwJA [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyMof2nyUqXdzclNR5yMxOhBooOwuOdbT&si=FzWs_ZDpYr4dPwJA] Connect with Dr. Stephen Oliver: * Visit Dr. O’s Website: https://hrcvision.com [https://hrcvision.com] * Connect with Dr. O onLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-w-oliver-ed-d-m-a-5763622 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-w-oliver-ed-d-m-a-5763622] * Follow Dr. O on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StephenWOliver [https://twitter.com/StephenWOliver] * Follow Dr. O on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephenwoliver [https://www.instagram.com/stephenwoliver]

Build Powerhouse Teams with Best-Selling Author & Leadership Expert, Dr. John Gillis, Jr.

Next Steps To Leadership Podcast with Dr. O, Episode 18 In this episode of Next Steps To Leadership Podcast, Dr. O speaks with Dr. John Gillis, author of the best-selling book, Powerhouse: 13 Teamwork Tactics that Build Excellence and Unrivaled Success & the principal of LeadershipX consultancy. Tune in to the episode to hear about: - Dr. John Gillis, Jr.’s career in leadership development and his use of interactive business simulations, which help teach executives critical thinking and teamwork skills in real-world scenarios - Dr. Gillis’s book "Powerhouse: 13 Teamwork Tactics that Build Excellence and Unrivaled Success," which he co-authored with Christine Lilly, focuses on transforming individuals into effective teams through the principles of transformation, empowerment, achievement, and motivation - The need for companies to better incorporate and incentivize teamwork, address cultural awareness and diversity, and practice effective communication, especially in managing disagreements - The importance of ethics, overcoming adversity, and building trust within teams as foundational elements for achieving long-term success and cohesion Learn more about Dr. John Gillis, Jr.: * Visit Dr. Gillis’ business website: https://leadershipx.com [https://leadershipx.com/]* Connect with Dr. Gillis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-gillis-jr [https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-gillis-jr/] ******************** About the Next Steps To Leadership Podcast with Dr. O (Dr. Stephen Oliver): In each episode of Next Steps To Leadership, Dr. O invites industry experts to share their leadership journey to help you in your next steps.  * Subscribe to the Next Steps To Leadership Podcast podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-steps-to-leadership/id1719811060 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-steps-to-leadership/id1719811060]  * Subscribe to the Next Steps To Leadership Podcast Video Series on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyMof2nyUqXdzclNR5yMxOhBooOwuOdbT&si=FzWs_ZDpYr4dPwJA [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyMof2nyUqXdzclNR5yMxOhBooOwuOdbT&si=FzWs_ZDpYr4dPwJA] Connect with Dr. Stephen Oliver:  * Visit Dr. O’s Website: https://hrcvision.com [https://hrcvision.com]  * Connect with Dr. O onLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-w-oliver-ed-d-m-a-5763622 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-w-oliver-ed-d-m-a-5763622]  * Follow Dr. O on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StephenWOliver [https://twitter.com/StephenWOliver]  * Follow Dr. O on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephenwoliver [https://www.instagram.com/stephenwoliver]

Innovative Paths in Nursing & Healthcare Leadership with Dr. Megan Fitzpatrick

Next Steps To Leadership Podcast with Dr. O, Episode 17 In this episode of Next Steps To Leadership Podcast with Dr. O, Dr. Stephen Oliver speaks with Dr. Meghan Fitzpatrick, an Advanced Senior Lecturer and Program Director at The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing.  Tune in to the episode to hear about:  * Insights into Dr. Fitzpatrick’s career journey, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and leadership roles in nursing  * Dr. Fitzpatrick’s recent initiatives in rebranding a master's degree in nursing health leadership  * Various career paths for nurses beyond clinical roles, such as healthcare consulting and nonprofit leadership  * The impact of online learning in nursing education  * The essential skills needed in nursing, including communication, advocacy, and financial acumen, and the importance of professional organizations.  * Advice to aspiring nursing professionals with an emphasis on continuous education and being open to new career opportunities Learn more about Dr. Meghan Fitzpatrick:  * Connect with Dr. Fitzpatrick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghan-fitzpatrick-dnp-rn-nea-bc-77ab1638 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghan-fitzpatrick-dnp-rn-nea-bc-77ab1638/]  * View the New MSN Program at Penn: https://www.nursing.upenn.edu/nursing-and-healthcare-leadership [https://www.nursing.upenn.edu/nursing-and-healthcare-leadership] ******************* About the Next Steps To Leadership Podcast with Dr. O (Dr. Stephen Oliver): In each episode of Next Steps To Leadership, Dr. O invites industry experts to share their leadership journey to help you in your next steps.  * Subscribe to the Next Steps To Leadership Podcast podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-steps-to-leadership/id1719811060 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-steps-to-leadership/id1719811060]  * Subscribe to the Next Steps To Leadership Podcast Video Series on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyMof2nyUqXdzclNR5yMxOhBooOwuOdbT&si=FzWs_ZDpYr4dPwJA [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyMof2nyUqXdzclNR5yMxOhBooOwuOdbT&si=FzWs_ZDpYr4dPwJA] Connect with Dr. Stephen Oliver:  * Visit Dr. O’s Website: https://hrcvision.com [https://hrcvision.com]  * Connect with Dr. O onLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-w-oliver-ed-d-m-a-5763622 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-w-oliver-ed-d-m-a-5763622]  * Follow Dr. O on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StephenWOliver [https://twitter.com/StephenWOliver]  * Follow Dr. O on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephenwoliver [https://www.instagram.com/stephenwoliver]