UW School of Medicine Faculty Thrivecast

Leading Through Uncertainty

University of Washington School of Medicine Episode 71

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Dr. Tim Dellit (Dean, UW School of Medicine; CEO, UW Medicine) provides his advice on effective leadership during periods of uncertainty. Drawing on experiences from navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and changing federal policies, Dr. Dellit emphasizes the importance of anchoring decisions in organizational values, leveraging crises to break down silos, and maintaining transparent, system-wide communication. He highlights listening over talking, protecting your team, and finding opportunities for accelerated growth amidst disruptions. Finally, Dr. Dellit shares insights on personal resilience, reminding leaders to stay grounded by focusing on the mission and the community at hand rather than individual ambitions.

You may read the episode transcript here.

Music by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/