Leadership with Integrity: Prioritising Values Over Position with Rachael Cook (Ep 32)
In this episode of True Power, host Cassandra welcomes Rachel Cook, an award-winning CEO and business owner on a mission to prioritize social connection as a vital health requirement. Rachel shares insights about her leadership journey, the importance of values-based decision making, and her work with Inclusi, a non-profit focused on reducing loneliness through social prescribing services. The conversation delves into the nuances of leadership, the impact of technology on social connection, and the importance of staying true to one's values even when faced with difficult decisions.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Rachel Cook
00:30 Rachel's Mission and Inclusi
02:32 The Importance of Social Connection
03:24 Challenges and Solutions in Social Prescribing
09:17 The Role of Technology in Social Connection
14:05 Rachel's Leadership Journey
17:17 Navigating Values and Leadership
21:10 Making Tough Decisions as a Leader
36:46 Advice for Leaders Facing Values Conflicts
40:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
About the guest:
Rachael Cook is an award-winning CEO and business owner dedicated to inspiring Australians to prioritise social connection for health. With extensive experience in strategic leadership and cultural change, Rachael has led significant transformations across the Health, Aged Care, Finance, and Retail sectors. As CEO of a not-for-profit social prescribing service, she achieved 100% performance of funding agreements and the highest staff engagement ratings in the organisation's fifty-year history. Rachael's servant leadership and commitment to diversity have earned her accolades such as CEO of the Year and Senior Inclusion Charity CEO of the Year 2024.
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