Charisma + humility = effective leadership during COVID-19

Summary

Lewis Thomas and Kieran McHugh, trainees on the NHS graduate management scheme working at Imperial College Healthcare Trust and North Central London CCG respectively, share with HSJ their reflections on leadership having worked during the COVID-19 pandemic

Content

Key points

• Situational humility is vital. 
• If you believe in your ideas, be bold
• True leaders embody compassion and support.
• We must proactively value diversity.
• A leader is only as good as their team. 
• Adaptability is key.
• Charisma is important now more than ever.
• Empathetic leaders foster trust.