“Compassionate leadership starts with the self.”As a leader how can you balance compassion for your colleagues with effectiveness in getting the job done?This week Verena is joined by the Assistant HR Director for NHS Ayrshire and Arryn, Ann Crumley, who has over 30 years of experience working in the NHS.They discuss:Why compassionate leadership starts with putting yourself firstWhat has changed for working parents in the last 30 years, particularly in the NHSHow to approach difficult conversations by being humanGuilt and judgement of working parentsThe transformative power of coachingShow Notes:Employee Engagement & NHS Performance Read the article by Michael West & Jeremy Dawson herePersonality test: Myers-Briggs Personality Test Find out moreFree Coaching for NHS Scotland Staff Find out moreAre you progressing a big career whilst raising small children? Each month we send out a helpful round-up email featuring useful info and brave new ideas for ambitious mums and dads. Sign up now.Applications are now open for our NHS FellowshipOur FMLM accredited NHS Fellowship is a career development programme for working parents in the NHS who want to lead positive change. Apply by 11/07. Find out more.