"Transparency and trust are two of the most important values to uphold in the healthcare industry, areas where it often lacks," said Robert Witham, emphasizing the significance of these core principles.

[Why This Is Important] - In this episode, Robert Witham demonstrates the vital role of transparency and trust in the caregiving industry, setting the stage for a discussion on preparing to be a caregiver. The main message is to become a person worth listening to so you can empower yourself and others through caregiving.

[What you need to know.] - Listeners need to understand the importance of transparency and trust in caregiving, the value of emotional support and care, the different stages of caregiving, and the significance of honoring the wishes and values of loved ones.

[What you need to do.] - The action steps include learning about the different stages of caregiving, educating yourself about how to have conversations with family members, and empowering yourself to have those essential care plan discussions.

[TAKE ACTION] Do this now: Take the time to reflect on the values of transparency and trust in caregiving and start educating yourself on the different stages of caregiving, empowering yourself to have those important conversations with loved ones.

Gayle Turner is President of The Storytellers Channel, Inc. https://storytellerschannel.com/ For close to five decades he has used the power of story to initiate and sustain change while growing leaders and building productive corporate and community cultures.

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Shelli Jost Brady is Founder & Catalyst at Alchemy Consulting and Chief Operating Officer at The Storytellers Channel, Inc.

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Robert Witham is Co-Founder and Co-CEO at Azimuth Healthcare. He’s an experienced military veteran, having served as a Captain in the United States Army Reserves for over 11 years. Transitioning from military service to the healthcare sector, he brings a wealth of leadership skills and strategic acumen as a healthcare executive. With a track record of driving sustainable growth and orchestrating strategic success for providers, payors, and start-ups, I excel in cultivating positive relationships within diverse organizational structures, both large and small.

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