Skill, will and a healthy dose of courage: A survival guide for healthcare leaders

by Heather Taylor

The UK health system is challenged, and challenging, like never before. Part memoir, and part survival guide, Skill, will and a healthy dose of courage provides an antidote for frazzled UK health care leaders. Drawing on real examples from the front line, it delves into system illogicality and the frailties of the human condition. If you're expecting a scholarly tome, or earnest leadership textbook you may be disappointed. This book is written from the heart by someone who has been there, done that, bears the scars and genuinely wants to help. Praise for Skill, Will and a healthy dose of "An excellent, perceptive overview of the UK healthcare system and chaos leadership being so dynamic in it. Love the vignettes too. Recommended." Consultant Anaesthetist - NHS "Wow to this book. Have just finished reading it and its so helpful to me. It was amazing and thought provoking for me. Thank you." Head of Learning - NHS "This book really resonated with me and as I read it I could hear you talking me through it. I will recommend to all my colleagues". Healthcare HR Director "Just finished this book! Loved it. Particularly the description of how we are as managers and what we go through. I will recommend to everyone". Senior Operational Manager - NHS "This book is a lovely read and like having a conversation with the author over a cup of tea. I know I will revisit the text many times". Senior Divisional Manager - NHS "This book is an excellent, thought provoking read. Made me laugh and, at times, a little embarrassed, as I recognised myself and things I could do differently". HR Director - NHS

141 pages, Paperback

Published May 14, 2019