Why don’t we talk about loneliness in leadership?
Lynda Holt Chief executive, Development consultancy Health Service 360, University of Salford
Loneliness can still be seen as a taboo subject in healthcare settings, with those in leadership roles often wanting to appear strong and ‘professional’
As a society, we have got better at discussing mental well-being at work over the past couple of years, and many healthcare organisations have upped the support they offer staff.
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