Feeling overwhelmed by traditional leadership models? In today's episode, Megan Swan is joined by Cathy Thorpe, CEO of Nurse Next Door, to discuss the transformative power of "Bold Kindness" in leadership and life.

Key Points Discussed:
- Career Journey: Cathy's extensive leadership experience in the retail industry and her transition to healthcare.
- Bold Kindness: The philosophy behind Cathy's leadership style and its role in creating self-led leaders.
- Self-Led Culture: The impact of fostering a culture where employees are self-directed.
- Personal Growth: Cathy's insights on continuous personal development and self-led leadership.
- Work-Life Balance: How personal experiences, like Cathy's journey through her late husband's illness, reshaped her approach to leadership and family life.
- Global Expansion: Nurse Next Door's growth under Cathy's leadership, including expansion into international markets.
- Employee Engagement: The importance of knowing employees' dreams and goals to foster a supportive and engaging work environment.

TLDR: Cathy Thorpe shares her philosophy of "Bold Kindness" and how it has helped Nurse Next Door create a thriving, self-led culture while expanding globally. Her approach emphasizes continuous personal growth, employee engagement, and integrating personal and professional lives for true work-life balance.

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Connect with Cathy Thorpe

https://www.boldkindness.com/,

https://www.nursenextdoor.com/

https://www.instagram.com/bold.kindness/

Keywords:
bold kindness, compassionate leadership, female founders, work-life integration, employee engagement, leadership philosophy, personal growth, self-led culture, global expansion, healthcare industry, career journey, operational excellence, emotional experience, work environment, supportive culture, employee dreams and goals, personal development, impact of COVID-19, leadership evolution, caregiving, longevity, fostering connections, continuous learning.