Dispensing Leadership: Philosophies for Teamwork
In this episode of the podcast, Shawn and Jesse outline 3 key principles about teamwork that can drive success in the pharmacy.
In Dispensing Leadership, a podcast offering from Drug Topics® and RPhAlly, Shawn Bjorndal, PharmD, RPh, a visionary health care executive with over 16 years of experience and founder of PGxAlly, and Jesse McCullough, PharmD, a pharmacist-turned-entrepreneur with a passion for leadership development, discuss essential leadership skills for pharmacists, how to develop them, and, ultimately, how to advance the pharmacy profession.
In this episode, Shawn and Jesse continue their discussion about philosophy and outline 3 key principles about teamwork. These 3 philosophies emphasize collaborative success, the importance of valuing diverse perspectives, and why it’s critical to only judge a team by what you put into it. The principles underscore the power of teamwork, mutual respect, and collective effort in achieving meaningful results.
Drawing from their professional journeys, Shawn and Jesse discuss how collaborative approaches can unlock potential that remains hidden when individuals work in isolation. The insights extend beyond professional settings, providing a broader understanding of how mutual support, active listening, and collective commitment can drive success in the pharmacy.
“We have a lot of people in pharmacy who have a lot of great ideas and who think it should be done a certain way,” Shawn said. “This goes back to what we were talking about last time as far as…cooperating and collaborating with other people in the industry. I think it could be really valuable, because remember, the big machine we're fighting owns all of health care. If you want to survive, you might need to rely on some of your colleagues with great ideas, great products, great solutions, whatever it is.”
Be sure to tune in every month on Drug Topics for important conversations that will help you develop your skills to become an effective pharmacy leader. All episodes of Dispensing Leadership will be available in a video format via DrugTopics.com, with an audio version available through Spotify.
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