Lead with Compassion the DBH Candidate

Compassionate Leadership Beyond Patient CareCompassionate Leadership Beyond Patient Care is where empathy meets evidence in the world of behavioral health leadership. Hosted by Petrona Gardner, a special educator and Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH) candidate, this episode explores the power of compassionate leadership in transforming not only patient outcomes but entire organizations. Petrona highlights research-backed benefits such as reduced burnout, improved morale, and stronger team cohesion, while offering actionable strategies like reflective listening, transparency, and self-care modeling. With a focus on cultural humility, trauma-informed practices, and the Quadruple Aim, this approach supports the fourth aim. To improve the work-life of providers, listeners are invited to lead with heart and build systems that heal, not just treat.📚 ReferencesSinsky, C. (2014). From triple to quadruple aim: Care of the patient requires care of the provider. Annals of Family Medicine, 12(6), 573–576. https://doi.org/10.1370/afm.1713West & Colleagues. (2017). Caring to change: How compassionate leadership can stimulate Innovation in health care. The King’s Fund. https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications/caring-change