Ep 146: Leading Up – How CRNAs Can Lead Without Being in Charge

Being a great leader doesn’t require a person to be in a position of power. Every CRNA has the opportunity to make a difference each day by leading up. The dean of Loma Linda University’s School of Nursing, Shawn Collins, PhD, DNP, CRNA, joins the show today to talk with us about this idea of making an impact from whatever role you’re in.

 

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What we discuss on this episode: 

2:39 – Background on our guest today

5:03 – Why this topic is important  

6:11 – Different types of power  

9:21 – What is leading up?  

12:47 – Takeaways from being on hospital board

14:34 – Tips for leading up

18:20 – Emotional intelligence

22:43 – Leadership is learned

24:48 – Final thoughts from Shawn

26:45 – Lightning Round