24. Why the Hardest Conversations Make the Best Leaders with Dr. Lauren Templeton
Thu Jan 29 2026
What does it look like to lead when the stakes are high and the answers aren’t clear? In this episode of Believe Behave Become, we sit down with Dr. Lauren Templeton, nationally recognized hospice physician and educator, to explore how humility, preparation, and active listening shape exceptional leadership. Dr. Templeton shares her unexpected journey into hospice care, her passion for hard conversations, and why leaders don’t need to have all the answers to be effective.
From navigating emotionally charged situations to leading through uncertainty, this conversation highlights how education and connection empower leaders to show up with confidence, compassion, and credibility.
What You’ll Learn:
Why listening first is one of the most powerful leadership skillsHow humility builds trust and strengthens leadership presenceThe role preparation plays in navigating hard conversationsWhy leaders don’t need all the answers, but do need the right questionsHow education and clarity create confidence for teams and cliniciansWhat COVID taught us about vulnerability, leadership, and connectionHow ownership includes both accountability and humilityWhy embracing the full human experience, including laughter, makes leaders more effective
Connect with us everywhere!
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What does it look like to lead when the stakes are high and the answers aren’t clear? In this episode of Believe Behave Become, we sit down with Dr. Lauren Templeton, nationally recognized hospice physician and educator, to explore how humility, preparation, and active listening shape exceptional leadership. Dr. Templeton shares her unexpected journey into hospice care, her passion for hard conversations, and why leaders don’t need to have all the answers to be effective. From navigating emotionally charged situations to leading through uncertainty, this conversation highlights how education and connection empower leaders to show up with confidence, compassion, and credibility. What You’ll Learn: Why listening first is one of the most powerful leadership skillsHow humility builds trust and strengthens leadership presenceThe role preparation plays in navigating hard conversationsWhy leaders don’t need all the answers, but do need the right questionsHow education and clarity create confidence for teams and cliniciansWhat COVID taught us about vulnerability, leadership, and connectionHow ownership includes both accountability and humilityWhy embracing the full human experience, including laughter, makes leaders more effective Connect with us everywhere!