In this episode, Heather interviews Dr. Nikki Johnson, the first ever Chief of Mental Health Services for the Denver Sheriff’s Department. Nikki shares countless caring leadership traits and best practices, and how she came to pick them up along her own leadership journey.
Takeaways:
- Strive to be empathetic, genuine and non-judgmental.
- Stay true to yourself, even in a unique and seemingly opposite environment.
- Know when to take a step back to better care for yourself.
- Be your own best cheerleader.
- Take the time for proper self-care.
- Place boundaries around the things you value, and make sure you honor them as well as others.