True leaders have to take responsiblity for their actions

The video discusses the publication of the Health and Social Care Act, highlighting its unnecessary nature and the speaker's opposition to it. The speaker shares their experience as a medical leader, emphasizing the importance of staying true to one's values and the challenges of leadership. They discuss the decision-making process, the need to understand different perspectives, and the inevitability of stress in leadership roles. The speaker concludes with strategies for coping with stress and anxiety.

What was the speaker's role during the publication of the Health and Social Care Act?

• Health Minister

• Member of the NHS Board

• Chair elect of the Royal College of GPs

• Chair of the Royal College of Surgeons

Why did the speaker find the NHS reorganization unnecessary?

• It was supported by all medical professionals

• It was not required and too expensive

• It was a bottom-up approach

• It was too cheap

How did the speaker cope with the challenging time of isolation?

• By resigning from their position

• By ignoring the issue

• By seeking public approval

• By staying close to their moral compass

What is a key aspect of leadership according to the speaker?

• Following only popular opinions

• Ignoring advice from others

• Taking responsibility for actions

• Avoiding responsibility

What does the speaker suggest doing when facing uncertainty at work?

• Rely solely on personal opinions

• Seek diverse perspectives and read extensively

• Only read newspapers

• Avoid discussing with others