Caitlin Poore, Nursing Director at the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, shares insights on leadership, personal growth, and decision-making in healthcare.
- Mentor & Inspiration: A colleague taught her the importance of civility and relationship-building in leadership.
- Biggest Surprise in Leadership: Leadership involves more time in relationship-building (the “being”) rather than just tasks (the “doing”).
- Key Leadership Lesson: Trust-building is crucial and should be intentional.
- Best Leadership Decision: Aligning her work with her values and ethics.
- Worst Business Decision: Investing in a technology solution that appeared to be a quick fix but wasn’t, teaching her that technology alone doesn’t solve problems.
- Excitement for the Future: Seeing how her small community hospital can lead and reshape healthcare in Maryland.
- Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Invest in education, personal growth, and model strong leadership behaviors.
Her insights highlight the value of trust, ethics, and continuous learning in leadership.