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Vulnerability is a strength in nursing, which is why uncomfortable conversations pave the way for powerful change.
In this episode, Lori Armstrong, CEO and Chief Clinical Officer at Inspire Nurse Leaders, talks about her leadership journey and insights into nursing leadership, emphasizing a pivotal moment in her early career when a senior nurse’s humility in admitting a critical mistake left a lasting impact on her leadership philosophy. She discusses the avoidance of uncomfortable conversations, the importance of trust in leadership, and the need for leaders to be visible and spend time with their teams. Lori also introduces her initiatives, the IMPACT Group Coaching Program and the On-demand Nurse Leader Academy, which responded to the constraints of the COVID-19 pandemic. She explains how the academy offers online courses for nursing leadership development and is accredited by AMCC, providing a valuable resource for professionals seeking growth in their leadership roles.
Tune in for a thought-provoking exploration of trust, visibility, and growth in leadership, challenging conventional norms in the healthcare landscape!
Dr. Lori Armstrong, CEO and Chief Clinical Officer at Inspire Nurse Leaders, is a seasoned professional dedicated to educating and developing nurse leaders to reach their fullest potential while driving exceptional outcomes for themselves, their patients, and their teams.
With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Armstrong has held executive-level and senior leadership roles at prestigious institutions such as Kaiser Permanente, New York Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital, and Stanford Children’s.
She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice in Executive Leadership from Drexel University and is a graduate of Harvard’s Executive Leadership Program.
Lori actively contributes to various national boards and has been honored with multiple awards, including the Silicon Valley Woman of Distinction and the Jennifer L Howse Leadership Award.
Passionate about the connection between patient/staff outcomes, Lori has pioneered the IMPACT group coaching program and the on-demand Nurse Leader Academy (NLA), both designed to empower leaders to achieve top decile performance.
Known for her expertise, humor, and contagious energy, Dr. Armstrong is a sought-after speaker, teacher, and coach.
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