[342] - Part 3 - When Discipline Replaces Leadership
Thu Feb 05 2026
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We confront how discipline gets misused as a management shortcut across police, nursing, paramedicine and the military, and why that destroys trust on the floor. Roger shares personal experiences from four decades on shift to map the pattern and lay out a practical fix grounded in real leadership.
• misuse of discipline as a performance tool
• the cost to trust, safety and honesty
• operational amnesia among managers
• fatigue, staffing and training gaps as root causes
• isolation and morale collapse after notices
• what good leadership looks like in practice
• a simple test before invoking discipline
• why trust is the operational currency
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Text me what you thought of the show 😊 We confront how discipline gets misused as a management shortcut across police, nursing, paramedicine and the military, and why that destroys trust on the floor. Roger shares personal experiences from four decades on shift to map the pattern and lay out a practical fix grounded in real leadership. • misuse of discipline as a performance tool • the cost to trust, safety and honesty • operational amnesia among managers • fatigue, staffing and training gaps as root causes • isolation and morale collapse after notices • what good leadership looks like in practice • a simple test before invoking discipline • why trust is the operational currency If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe so you get notified whenever a new episode is released It would also be ever so helpful if you could leave a rating and review on the app you're currently listening on If you want to know more about me or work with me, you can go to ahealthyshift.com Support the show ---------------------------- ANNOUNCING "The Shift Workers Collective" https://join.ahealthyshift.com/the-shift-workers-collective Click the link to learn all about it ----------------------------- YOU CAN FIND ME AT Website Instagram LinkedIn Shift Work Health and Wellbeing Seminars One2One Coaching _____________________ Disclaimer: Roger Sutherland is not a doctor or a medical professional. Always consult a physician before implementing any strategies mentioned in this podcast. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Roger Sutherland will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness, or death. _______________________