Today's Leaders for Tomorrow's Future
Today’s Leaders for Tomorrow’s Future Podcast is intended to inspire people to tap into their leadership potential today. It is a way for people to sense and see the leader in themselves, and to redefine the narrative about what it means to be a leader in society.
You will hear a collection of stories about how people are making this world a better place for tomorrow’s future. Today’s leaders need not have an organizational leadership title. Their power rests in the people they serve, the communities they form, and in their ability to lead today.
If you take only one thing away from this podcast it would be to see yourself as the leader you want and choose to be knowing that parts of you already are one.
Today's Leaders for Tomorrow's Future
The Social Evolution in Palliative Care with Hsien Seow
In this episode, Dr. Hsien Seow discusses the power of collective action and social change to drive ripple effects in the palliative care system. He shares his experiences with palliative care from an early age, defines what it is, why and how he remains committed to the field today. Dr. Seow speaks about the role of hope during the palliative process, as well as power and knowledge dynamics intertwined within healthcare system drivers which, unfortunately, is often experienced as the lack of continuity of care by many. We discuss what can lead to change within the complex health system, the use of a patient's "CV", and honing in on and developing leadership skills have during these times, reinforcing the patient and the family are not invisible players in the process.
Dr. Seow is the Canada Research Chair in Palliative Care and Health System Innovation and a professor in the Department of Oncology at McMaster University. He publishes health care research focused on improving the patient and family experience for those facing serious illness. He is the coauthor of Hope for the best, Plan for the rest: 7 keys for navigating a life-changing diagnosis and the cohost of the podcast, The Waiting Room Revolution.
