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Why Healthcare Leaders Should Read Fiction

Why Healthcare Leaders Should Read Fiction


Season 1 Episode 23


“The quality of our reading stands as an index to the quality of our thought” Maryanne Wolf, cognitive scientist. 

The evidence is out for why reading fiction supports you as a leader, developing capacities and capabilities that will support you with the challenges and context of healthcare right now. 

Increasing understanding and building empathy

Build your emotional capacity 

Enhance your decision-making

Improve your writing

It’s a restorative activity and can reduce your stress 

Links and Resources

5 qualities of high-impact healthcare leaders

Why leaders should read fiction

Want to be a leader? Read more fiction.

The case for reading fiction   

How reading makes you a better leader

Find Katie on Goodreads and the new fiction for healthcare leaders bookcase

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