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Episode Synopsis
Summary
In this episode of Chaos Whispers of Healthcare, Dr. Megan
Carter speaks with Lyndsey Cunningham, a healthcare operations leader and founder of STR Solutions Consulting. They discuss Lyndsey's journey into healthcare innovation, the chaos she led through the COVID-19 pandemic, and the importance of prioritization and self-care for healthcare leaders. The conversation also highlights practical tools for managing workloads and the significance of finding joy and humor in the demanding field of healthcare leadership.
Take-Away’s
Lyndsey Cunningham's journey began with a role in a state health organization right after graduate school which gave her a powerful perspective of our system.
Lyndsey led several teams through the pandemic to stand up vaccine clinics & provide rapid care delivery amidst uncertainty.
Self-care is essential; neglecting it leads to
burnout.
The “2x2 matrix” is a practical tool for prioritizing tasks, especially for new leaders or those who are at a breaking point & don’t know where to start
Healthcare leaders often juggle multiple roles and responsibilities, leading to overwhelm.
Finding joy and humor is crucial in the high-stress environment of healthcare.
Using task trackers can help manage follow-ups and responsibilities effectively.
Monthly “lunch and learns” can enhance team collaboration and tool optimization.
Healthcare is a team sport, and building community is vital for support.
Chaos Whispering Practical Tips & Tools
2x2 matrix: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1liUoPVUVCniHZsPiuUYasxGqVZiKWAvh/view?usp=drive_link
Task Tracker: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v3YL0LbRB6dfO1vdXXJYnHhJy749hJZ1/view?usp=drive_link
Link to Notion: https://www.notion.com/
Link to Trello: https://trello.com/home
Connect With Our Guest:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndsey-cunningham/
Company Website: https://strsolutions.pro/
Connect with Dr. Carter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-megan-carter-dnp-rn-nea-bc/
or her company website: https://www.mchealthcareconsultingllc.com
Keywords
healthcare leadership, chaos management, COVID-19, prioritization,
healthcare innovation, burnout, project management, female entrepreneurs, healthcare tools, self-care
In this episode of Chaos Whispers of Healthcare, Dr. Megan
Carter speaks with Lyndsey Cunningham, a healthcare operations leader and founder of STR Solutions Consulting. They discuss Lyndsey's journey into healthcare innovation, the chaos she led through the COVID-19 pandemic, and the importance of prioritization and self-care for healthcare leaders. The conversation also highlights practical tools for managing workloads and the significance of finding joy and humor in the demanding field of healthcare leadership.
Take-Away’s
Lyndsey Cunningham's journey began with a role in a state health organization right after graduate school which gave her a powerful perspective of our system.
Lyndsey led several teams through the pandemic to stand up vaccine clinics & provide rapid care delivery amidst uncertainty.
Self-care is essential; neglecting it leads to
burnout.
The “2x2 matrix” is a practical tool for prioritizing tasks, especially for new leaders or those who are at a breaking point & don’t know where to start
Healthcare leaders often juggle multiple roles and responsibilities, leading to overwhelm.
Finding joy and humor is crucial in the high-stress environment of healthcare.
Using task trackers can help manage follow-ups and responsibilities effectively.
Monthly “lunch and learns” can enhance team collaboration and tool optimization.
Healthcare is a team sport, and building community is vital for support.
Chaos Whispering Practical Tips & Tools
2x2 matrix: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1liUoPVUVCniHZsPiuUYasxGqVZiKWAvh/view?usp=drive_link
Task Tracker: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v3YL0LbRB6dfO1vdXXJYnHhJy749hJZ1/view?usp=drive_link
Link to Notion: https://www.notion.com/
Link to Trello: https://trello.com/home
Connect With Our Guest:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndsey-cunningham/
Company Website: https://strsolutions.pro/
Connect with Dr. Carter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-megan-carter-dnp-rn-nea-bc/
or her company website: https://www.mchealthcareconsultingllc.com
Keywords
healthcare leadership, chaos management, COVID-19, prioritization,
healthcare innovation, burnout, project management, female entrepreneurs, healthcare tools, self-care
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