546. Empowering the Healers: Lara Effland on Leading with Clarity, Courage, and Compassion
Description
In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Lara Effland, LICSW, CEDS-C—an influential leader in behavioral health and founder of the Clinician Development Collective. With nearly two decades of experience building and mentoring large clinical teams, Lara shares her journey from working crisis hotlines in high school to leading national behavioral health programs and supporting hundreds of providers.
Together, they explore what it means to lead with positive and responsible influence, how to cultivate trust within teams, and why continuous learning is key to longevity in mental health work. Lara offers powerful insights on creating safe spaces for both providers and patients, shares why leadership is like setting a thermostat, and encourages aspiring changemakers to diversify their passions and embrace growth.
Whether you're in healthcare or just want to make a difference in your world, this conversation is full of inspiration and actionable wisdom.
🔗 Learn more at: https://cliniciandevelopmentcollective.com
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