Leading Up: How Physician Liaisons Can Lead Their Physicians w/ Dr. Jimmy Knott #157

No matter who you are or what you’re doing, you influence those around you in some capacity. It’s time we learn how to do it effectively. After working as an engineer for the DuPont Company in Nashville, Dr.Jimmy Knott felt led to go into the ministry. He enrolled at New Orleans Theological Seminary, and earned his M. Div., in 1976. He earned his Doctor of Ministry degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in May 2002. Dr. Knott’s passion is to assist people in maximizing their impact and help existing and aspiring leaders to better understand what transformational leadership is and does.
 
[00:01 – 06:20] You are Always Leading and Influencing Someone

I introduce our guest Dr. Jimmy Knott

My father in law and expert

Learn a bit more about Dr. Knott

Relationship with leadership

Current activities and focuses

Understanding leadership

You may be a leader even if you don’t know

Leadership isn’t always down

It is also across and up

[06:21 – 20:18] Leading Up: How Physician Liaisons Can Lead Their Physicians

How this concept of leading up can apply to liaisons

The importance of leading yourself first

Figure out how to add value

Ask the right questions

How to communicate with your superiors

You need to provide honest feedback

Say the things they don’t want to hear

Building trust through regular communication

Being prepared to face your boss

You are on the front lines

Confront reality

Make great decisions through engagement

[20:19 – 29:44] Set Expectations with Quality Questions

The importance of preparing questions

There’s no way to learn without questions

‘What does success look like to you’

How to navigate two different Physicians

Credibility = influence

Four questions/items to go through in a meeting

1. What is going well?

2. What is broken?

3. Getting clarity on something specific

4. What’s missing/needed?

Regular meetings are critical to productivity

[29:45 – 35:54] Closing Segment

Hitting the highlights of our conversation

Lead up

Build trust!

Communicate frequently

Anticipate the future and needs for your leader

How to connect with Dr. Knott

Links below

Final thoughts

Stay tuned for more. Links available below.

Resources Mentioned:

Leadership Sessions

It’s All About Leadership - Dr. Jimmy Knott

Want to learn more about Dr. Knott? Connect on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Make sure to go to https://jimmyknott.com/ to upskill your leadership. 
 
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