Caring Is Leading: Eight Lessons from the Hardest Job You’ll Ever Have
From Meta-Cast by Bob Galen & Josh Anderson
March 9, 2026 · 44 min · Season 2 · Episode 116
About this episode
This episode connects caregiving and elite organizational leadership, highlighting skills developed by dementia caregivers that can enhance leadership effectiveness.
Bob Galen and Josh Anderson connect two worlds most people keep separate: caregiving and elite organizational leadership. Using 8 skills that dementia caregivers build every day — from rapid decision-making and emotional intelligence to resilience and compassionate leadership — this episode challenges leaders to see themselves through a very different lens. What if the hardest job you’ll ever face is also the best leadership school that exists? The Original Post That Sparked This Episode - Samantha Bates (Samantha B.) — Caregiver Coach on LinkedIn Stay Connected and Informed with Our Newsletters Josh Anderson's "Leadership Lighthouse" Dive deeper into the world of Agile leadership and management with Josh Anderson's "Leadership Lighthouse." This bi-weekly newsletter offers insights, tips, and personal stories to help you navigate the complexities of leadership in today's fast-paced tech environment. Whether you're a new manager or a seasoned leader, you'll find valuable guidance and practical advice to enhance your leadership skills. Subscribe to "Leadership Lighthouse" for the latest articles and exclusive content right to your inbox. Subscribe here Bob Galen's "Agile Moose" Bob…
People in this episode
Hosts: Bob Galen, Josh Anderson
Topics covered
- leadership
- caregiving
- emotional intelligence
- resilience
- decision-making
- dementia care
Keywords
- leadership
- caregiving
- emotional intelligence
- resilience
- decision-making
- dementia
- Agile
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Organizations: LinkedIn, Leadership Lighthouse, Agile Moose
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