We are living in an era where leadership is the buzzword of the moment. Social media is flooded with short videos from influencers offering bite-sized advice on leadership in under a minute, often ending up being more slogan soundbite rather than educational. How refreshing, then, to have the opportunity to read a comprehensive book like […]
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Navigating change: Leadership, followership, and the future of the NHS. By Professor Rich Withnall
Heraclitus, the Greek philosopher said, “Change is the constant in life”. The Prime Minister and Secretary of State’s announcements (13 Mar 25) herald another period of significant change for the NHS. The need to close a multi-billion-pound black hole will see a strategic re-set. In a transition expected to take up to two years, the […]
Bridging Personal and Planetary Health: Strategies for Addressing Burnout and Promoting Resilient Leadership. By Nivi Jaswal and Dr. Shireen Kassam
Confronting Corporate Demands and Personal Health After years in demanding corporate roles, along with a growing awareness of the climate crisis, I (NJ) faced severe burnout and worsening ill health. Traditional profit-focused business models that sacrifice personal and environmental well-being, left me feeling depleted. I wasn’t alone! While covering Hurricane Milton for NBC in 2024, […]
Lessons from beech masts, for clinical practice and beyond. By Gemma Wrigley
Climate action is indeed action; compassionate action, inspired by deep empathy with the ongoing and potential suffering caused by the climate crisis. To speak about climate action and climate leadership, we must first acknowledge the delicate symbiosis in which we coexist, or as the late Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh described, our ‘interbeing’ with nature […]
In conversation with Charlotte Williams
To watch this interview, please follow this link Hello, I’m Domhnall MacAuley and welcome to this BMJ leader conversation. Today I’m talking to Charlotte Williams, Deputy Chief Executive, North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. But, you didn’t start off in management – you were a scientist… Charlotte Williams: I studied Science. But, I don’t think […]
In Conversation with Nicki Macklin
To watch this interview, please follow this link Hello, I’m Domhnall MacAuley and welcome to this BMJ Leader conversation. Today I’m talking to Nicki Macklin in New Zealand. It’s the dark midwinter here and a beautiful sunny morning in New Zealand. Thank you very much for joining us today Nicki. Let’s take you back to […]
Can delivering net zero care help fix the NHS? By Caitriona Callan, Jay Burt and Lucy Vanes
The Darzi review highlighted the health imperative to act on climate change, and was unequivocal that ‘the NHS must stick to its net zero ambitions’. This review by a senior clinical leader furthermore set out that environmentally sustainable health care can help improve health and health care, stating: ‘There is no trade-off between climate responsibilities […]
Unheard: The medical practice of silencing – Book review by Dr. Sarah Carlton
“For those who are striving to be heard” The book starts with this dedication and it is at the heart of every sentence throughout; how to ensure patients and doctors are better heard. The author, Dr Dhairyawan is an experienced consultant and medical leader in HIV, dedicating much of her career to researching and tackling […]
“Environmentally Sustainable Primary Care: Good for the planet, good for practices, good for patients” – A Book Review by Dr Jenny Girdler
“Imagine a world where the air we breathe is clean and the water we drink is clear, where a rich variety of plants and animals co-exist and thrive alongside humans, where human physical and mental health benefits from regular access to local green spaces, where travel to friends, family, workplaces and for leisure is inexpensive, […]
In conversation with Ajit Abraham
To watch this interview, please follow this link Hello, I’m Domhnall MacAuley and welcome to this BMJ leader conversation. Today we’re in London and I’m talking to Ajit Abraham. You have reached the very pinnacle of your profession but I’d really like to take you to the start. What interested you in medicine to begin with? […]