Our podcast guest discusses who can inspire you in the workplace, and reveals one of the most important behaviours of a true leader

Who can you learn the most from in your workplace – the good or ‘bad’ nursing leaders?

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust associate chief clinical information officer Amanda Jackson discusses why she believes all sorts of leaders – positive and negative – can be sources of inspiration in your career.

In the latest episode of the Nursing Standard podcast, Ms Jackson also discusses her own leadership journey, and why she believes advocating for patients and colleagues is one of the most important behaviours of a true leader.

This episode was recorded at the Nursing Careers and Jobs Fair in Leeds in March 2026.

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